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Elite Ice Hockey Players' Well-Being: A Scoping Review
Pierre-Luc Veillette1, Stéphanie Girard1, Jason D'Amours2
1Département des Sciences de L'activité Physique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351 Bd des Forges, Trois-Rivières, QC G8Z 4M3, Canada.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 25, 2025
Summary
Elite ice hockey players face mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. Understanding psychological factors like coping strategies and social support is crucial for their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Mental Health Research
- Ice Hockey Performance
Background:
- Elite ice hockey players report significant psychological issues, including adverse alcohol use, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and sleep disturbances.
- Barriers to seeking mental health support include stigma, strong hockey culture, low mental health literacy, and negative past experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify psychological factors influencing the well-being of elite ice hockey players.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of current research on mental health in this population.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review methodology was employed.
- Searched three databases for articles published between 2002 and 2025.
- Included 17 articles focusing on ice hockey athletes aged 14+ at an elite level.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified were anxiety and depressive symptoms, motivational variables, and coping strategies across career stages.
- Factors influencing well-being included retirement, concussions, social support, parenting, and goal orientation.
- The Lazarus and Folkman model provided a framework for understanding these psychological factors.
Conclusions:
- Psychological factors significantly impact the mental health and well-being of elite ice hockey players.
- Understanding these factors is essential for athletes, coaches, and support staff.
- Further research can inform interventions to improve mental health support in ice hockey.
Keywords:
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