JOURNAL ARTICLE

A-09 Youth Athlete Concussion-Related Anxiety Perceptions.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2023, v. 38, n. 5. P. 811 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Beidler, E; Bretzin, A C; Schmitt, A J 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the prevalence of concussion-related anxiety among youth athletes and identifies factors associated with increased anxiety. A survey of 411 youth athletes aged around 11 years, participating in football, soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse, assessed their concussion anxiety using a modified Illness Perception Questionnaire. Results showed that nearly half of the participants reported feeling upset or afraid at the thought of sustaining a concussion, with girls, soccer players, and those with parents exhibiting higher concussion anxiety reporting greater anxiety themselves. The study highlights the commonality of concussion-related anxiety in youth sports and suggests further research to explore its impact on behavior, reporting, and recovery.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2023/08, Vol. 38, Issue 5, p811
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acad042.09
  • Accession Number:166742761
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