Why the study?
Because junior-to-senior transition is often only considered successful upon becoming a professional, many junior soccer players must cope with failure, putting their sporting careers and mental health at risk.
Population
515 male soccer academy players aged 14-19 years in Spain
Comparison
Irrational beliefs, perfectionism, and mental health compared across different career expectancies
Design
Survey-based cross-sectional study
Authors
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Unrealistic professional aspirations and irrational beliefs in junior soccer players may heighten transition mental health risks; leaves open whether REBT interventions improve outcomes.
A large proportion of youth soccer players hold unrealistic professional expectations and exhibit high demandingness and low frustration tolerance, putting their mental health at risk during the junior-to-senior transition.
Jordana et al. (2022) studied this question.
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