Examining the Influence of Social Media Engagement and Its Effect on “Mental Well-Being” and Performance of College Athletes
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025), Articles
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

Examining the Influence of Social Media Engagement and Its Effect on “Mental Well-Being” and Performance of College Athletes

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Published 2025-08-06
  • Samir Nulan
Samir Nulan
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Nulan, S. (2025). Examining the Influence of Social Media Engagement and Its Effect on “Mental Well-Being” and Performance of College Athletes. The Journal of Equity in Behavioral Health Therapy, 2(1). Retrieved from https://journals.auctr.edu/index.php/jebht/article/view/2775
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Abstract

This research focused on how social media can affect the performance and mental health of athletes. Social media is used world-wide each day and athletes are included in the list of users. This study examined if social media contributed to the well-being of university athletes. Burnout and mental toughness are discussed and athletes’ academic and sport performance is presented. Also, athletes’ emotional intelligence and connection to sports performance is explored as is their work-life balance concerns.
Keywords: Burnout, mental well-being, athlete engagement, mental toughness, emotional intelligence

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