Forgiveness and Failure (Article - 5mins)
Citation: Brown, M. (2020, January 2). Striving for perfection can help athletes bounce back from failure – if they forgive themselves, research shows. Folio. https://www.folio.ca/striving-for-perfection-can-help-athletes-bounce-back-from-failureif-they-forgive-themselves-research-shows/
Abstract: University of Alberta Study: Investigating perfectionism and performance after failure in competitive athletics (first of its kind).
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Self-Compassion (Website)
Citation: Neff. K (2024). Self-Compassion. Dr. Kristin Neff. https//self-compassion.org/
Abstract: Provides definitions of SC, elements, concepts (i.e. Fierce SC), research, myths, mindful SC, questionnaire, SC practices, exercises (i.e. SC youth scale), workshops, resources, Tedx Talk: “The difference between self-compassion and self-esteem”, podcasts with Dr. Neff.
Dr. Kristin Neff). License (CC-BY).
Self-Compassion (Animated Short – 4:42mins).
License (CC-BY). Abst: A six-step SC exercise in how to calm negative internal voices and create positive self-care. Steps 1 – 6 explores such concepts as the difficulty of the task, family histories, the odds, luck, self-worth, and temporary experiences. Ref: School of Life. (2017). Self-Compassion [Animated Short].
Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kfUE41-JFw
Self-Compassion Protects Against Negative Emotions in Sport (Video – 2:41mins)
License (CC-BY). Abst: Video describes research taken of 580 adolescent female athletes over 3 years and how SC positively affected young girls staying in sport; SC was seen as a protective factor against body-image guilt and shame. See Also: ‘USC Athletes in What Makes a Body Beautiful’ (Video). Ref: Gilchrist, J. [SSHRC-CRSH]. (2018). Self-Compassion Protects Against Negative Emotions in Sport. (Video). Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SftzbqwHCXk
Self-Compassion- A Potential Resource in Dance (Video – 9:02mins).
License (CC-BY). Abst: Introduces how SC can be applied in one’s life by incorporating mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness; Video discusses SC being associated with body image appreciation and lower levels of anxiety. See Also: Common Humanity is discussed in the Self-Compassion podcast at 8:57min-10:00min.
REF: Sereda, B. [An Introduction to Self-Compassion]. (2021). Self-Compassion- A Potential Resource in Dance [Video]. Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK6zssiOHLs
Self-Compassion for the Female Athlete (Podcast – 31:36mins).
License (CC-BY-NC). Abst: Dr Amber Mosewich and Dr Leah Ferguson discuss why it is difficult for athletes to embrace SC? What is the relationship between mental toughness and SC? And how does SC relate to perceived sports performance?
REF: Forsyth, J. (Host). (June 19, 2019). Dr. Amber Mosewich and Dr. Leah Ferguson on Self-Compassion for Female Athletes [Audio podcast episode]. Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Podcast. WISEAN.open.spotify.com/episode/6LSX5xAzoDLf1BvM9Guv1S
Self-Compassion and Masculinity (Website).
License (CC-BY). Abst: Key findings show male athletes low on SC were more likely to express destructive reactions as feeling stigmatized when seeking help; Male athletes high on SC reported better psychological well-being and decreased shame; Website includes Youtube video – “Self-Compassion and Masculinity”.
REF: Neff, K. (2024). What is Self-Compassion? Self-Kinpassion (A Sport, Health, and Exercise Self-Compassion Website). www.self-kinpassion.com
Prevention of Injury. (Article - Open Access).
Creative Commons Attribution Licence. Abst: Why do ice hockey players engage in aggressive, injury-prone behaviors on ice? Key Factors: Right to revenge, the influence of parents, coaches, teammates, and media; Differences in female-male behaviors towards anger/aggression, risk of groupthink, social conformity, and social identity theory. See also: “The truth about concussions” – A story of Eric Lindros and his personal battle with sports-related concussion.
REF: Cusimano MD, Ilie G, Mullen SJ, Pauley CR, Stulberg JR, Topolovec-Vranic J, et al. (2016). Aggression, Violence and Injury in Minor League Ice Hockey: Avenues for Prevention of Injury. PLoS ONE 11(6): e0156683. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0156683
Ignoring Concussion Symptoms. (Article – 2mins read).
License – CC-BY. Abst: Story of a 17-year-old rugby player who tragically passed away from second impact syndrome concussion; Includes video – 2:02mins. The story encourages athletes to speak up regarding head injuries.
REF: Rowan Stringer ignored concussion symptoms days before death. (2015, May 20). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/rowan-stringer-ignored-concussion-symptoms-days-before-death-1.3077245
The truth about concussions. (News Article – 5mins read).
License – CC-BY. Themes: Anxiety-depression symptoms, mental health, loss of identity, suicidal thoughts, light/noise sensitivity, physical and emotional pain, Sydney Crosby, playing through pain’, and trouble concentrating. Article Extract: Players admitted that they did not fully understand the impact of concussions until they experienced it themselves.
REF: Gulli, C. (2011, May). 'The truth about concussions'. Macleans. https://www.macleans.ca/society/concussions-the-untold-story/
Concussion affects 1-10 youth athletes. (News Article – 2mins read)
Creative Commons License. Abst: discusses high incidence sport-related concussions among youth such as rugby, ice hockey, and football; Prevention includes rule changes, training strategies, equipment recommendations, legislation, and neuro-transmitter (NMT) warm-up programs. Topic of Debate: Policy changes regarding legal body checking in hockey to begin at 13 years old.
REF: Emery, C. (2020, May 26). Concussion affects 1 in 10 youth athletes every year. Here's what needs to be done. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/concussion-affects-1-in-10-youth-athletes-every-year-heres-what-needs-to-change-130061
Concussion Recovery and “Return to Learn” for parents and kids. (Video – 10:03mins).
License – CC. Abst: A very informative video that discusses 4 categories of concussion symptoms (physical, thinking, emotional, sleep issues); Describes 4p’s -prioritize, plan, pace, position (i.e. position yourself in environments where you don’t use extra brain energy); Significance of 6 steps of ‘Return to Play’.
REF: Evans, M. [Dr. Mike Evans]. (June 1, 2017). Concussion Management and Return to Learn. BrainLine. https://www.brainline.org/video/concussion-recovery-and-return-learn-parents-kids