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Gonzalez, Stephen
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2020-05
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Collegiate athletes face many stressors throughout their college careers that can impact
them in a multitude of ways. One question that remains largely unknown regarding collegiate
athletes and stress is whether stress is higher when an athlete is in-season or out of season. To
conduct this study, 91 student-athletes at SUNY Brockport were surveyed about their mental
status and wellbeing. Student-athletes were asked demographic questions 27 questions adapted
from the Beck Depression Scale (Beck, 1961). Athletes in-season and out of season were
surveyed in the Fall of 2019 to compare and contrast the results from both seasons. An
independent two sample t-test analysis revealed the mental well-being of athletes was impacted
more when they are in-season, compared to out of season. The results can help create new
policies and recommendations for athletic departments to implement in order to ensure that
student-athletes are taking care of themselves both physically and mentally given the demands
placed upon student-athletes.
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