Psychosocial predictors of mobbing and burnout in para-athletes: Insights for mental health

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dc.authorid0000-0003-0574-9793
dc.authorid0000-0001-9500-698X
dc.authorid0000-0002-8610-8869
dc.contributor.authorYildiz, Yeliz Ay
dc.contributor.authorBuyukluoglu, Gokhan
dc.contributor.authorBuyukluoglu, Nihan
dc.contributor.authorErcan, Sabriye
dc.contributor.authorOrscelik, Aydan
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-24T12:29:12Z
dc.date.available2026-01-24T12:29:12Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentAlanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPara-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 R-2 = 0.296. Model was significant (F(9,83)=4.10, p < 0.001). Significant predictors, ABQ-SD (beta = 0.312, p = 0.004), education level (beta = 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.
dc.identifier.doi10.1371/journal.pone.0331612
dc.identifier.issn1932-6203
dc.identifier.issue9
dc.identifier.pmid40924689
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105015472615
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331612
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/5196
dc.identifier.volume20
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001568826300040
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPublic Library Science
dc.relation.ispartofPlos One
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260121
dc.subjectAbuse
dc.titlePsychosocial predictors of mobbing and burnout in para-athletes: Insights for mental health
dc.typeArticle

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