Key result
Higher sport devaluation and education level are linked to increased mobbing exposure among para-athletes.
Why the study?
Para-athletes face psychological challenges such as mobbing and burnout that impair well-being, but the relationship between mobbing exposure, burnout, and related predictors in this population remains unclear.
Cross-Sectional (n=93)
Effect estimate: β 0.312
p-value: p=0.004
Higher sport devaluation and educational level are significant predictors of increased mobbing exposure among para-athletes, highlighting the persistence of negative interpersonal dynamics in para-sport environments.
Should not yet change practice; hypothesis-generating for mobbing predictors in para-athletes.
Para-athletes may experience psychological challenges such as mobbing and burnout, which can impair their performance, motivation, and well-being. Despite the inclusive goals of the Paralympic Movement, recent evidence suggests that para-athletes are not immune to negative psychosocial experiences. This study aimed to examine the relationship between mobbing exposure and burnout among para-athletes and to identify demographic and psychological predictors of mobbing. This cross-sectional study included para-athletes aged 18-45 with at least two years of sports experience. Participants completed an online survey including demographic variables, the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R), and the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ). Statistical analyses included group comparisons, correlation tests, and linear regression modeling to explore factors associated with mobbing exposure. A total of 93 para-athletes participated. NAQ-R scores varied significantly by age and showed positive correlations with ABQ-PEE (physical/emotional exhaustion) and ABQ-SD (sport devaluation) scores. Regression Analysis, Adjusted R² = 0.296. Model was significant (F(9,83)=4.10, p < 0.001). Significant predictors, ABQ-SD (β = 0.312, p = 0.004), education level (β = 0.278, p = 0.011). Regression analysis revealed that higher ABQ-SD and educational level were significant predictors of increased mobbing exposure. ABQ-SD and education level are key predictors of mobbing and burnout in para-athletes, revealing that negative interpersonal dynamics persist even in para-sport environments. Targeted anti-mobbing strategies and tailored psychological support are essential to protect mental health and enhance the athletic experience.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Yıldız et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Mobbing and burnout (n=93). Higher sport devaluation (β = 0.312) and educational level (β = 0.278) were significant predictors of increased mobbing exposure among para-athletes.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: