Frontiers in Psychology | Sport Psychology

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2025

Exploring developmental factors influencing performance excellence in twice-exceptional Saudi athletes: a case study of Paralympic champions

in Sport Psychology

Abdulhamid A. Alarfaj
Marwa M. Hassan
Refah M. Aljohar
Fahad A. Almuaili
Mohamed D. Hassan

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1556081

399 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2025

Exploring the mediating role of social support and learning engagement in the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement in secondary school students

in Sport Psychology

Jun Xiang
Kelei Guo
Jia Gao
Yun Gao
ShiLei Liu

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1387475

334 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2025

Sports atmosphere and psychological resilience in college students: mediating role of growth mindset

in Sport Psychology

Weijie Zhang
Jingjing Li

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1532498

365 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2025

Effects of physical activity, social capital on positive emotions in older adults—A study based on data from the 2022 CFPS survey

in Sport Psychology

Long Niu
Xiaodong Zhang
Yichen Ma

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1554741

685 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2025

How psychological resilience shapes adolescents’ sports participation: the mediating effect of exercise motivation

in Sport Psychology

Hang Hu
Bo Peng
Weisong Chen
Hongshen Wang
Ting Yu

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1546754

423 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2025

Impact of exercise on drug cravings: mediating role of cardiorespiratory fitness and inhibitory control

in Sport Psychology

Boya Li
Yuehui Zhou
Youling Qian
Juhua Wu

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1540648

278 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2025

Effects of mental fatigue on perception of effort and performance in national level swimmers

in Sport Psychology

Dalton de Lima-Junior
Giuseppe Caporaso
Matteo Cortesi
Leonardo de Sousa Fortes
Samuele Maria Marcora

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1520156

568 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Apr 2025

Effect of family life quality on youth badminton athletes' identity and achievement

in Sport Psychology

Dan Zhu
Ye-Jun Li
Chang-Fa Tang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1559107

303 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Apr 2025

Development and validation of the physical fitness test anxiety scale for college students

in Sport Psychology

Shanshan Yin
Fang Tang
Pincao Gao

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1573530

329 views

Original Research

Accepted on 07 Apr 2025

Motivation and self-efficacy in cycling and running athletes: A personcentered approach

in Sport Psychology

Aleksandra Maria Rogowska
Elżbieta Tokarska

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1533763

Original Research

Accepted on 07 Apr 2025

Effects of a 12-week dance intervention on left-behind children with co-occurring social anxiety and low self-concept

in Sport Psychology

Xiaolin Li
Zhenqian Zhou
Chunxia Lu
Ming Zeng
Xiaoqin Xu
Bichao Shu
Weixin Dong

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1491743

Original Research

Published on 07 Apr 2025

The mediatory role of challenge and threat in the relationship between positive thinking skills and perception of excellent performance: a study on football players

in Sport Psychology

Osman Pepe
Mustafa Can Koc
Cihan Ayhan
Laurentiu-Gabriel Talaghir
Cristina-Corina Bentea

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1513146

328 views

Opinion

Accepted on 04 Apr 2025

Combat Sports and Wellbeing: Advancing Health and Inclusion in Athletes and Practitioners. An Opinion paper

in Sport Psychology

Simone Ciaccioni
Youngjun Lee
Flavia Guidotti
Nemanja Stankovic
Elena Pocecco
Pascal Izzicupo
Laura Capranica

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1587672

323 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 Apr 2025

Sex-related perception of body image, attitude toward food, and nutritional status of university students, and their relationship with physical activity level

in Sport Psychology

Patricia Ruiz-Bravo
Sonia García-Merino
Bárbara Rodríguez Rodríguez
Nuria Mendoza
German Diaz-Ureña

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1567566

Correction

Published on 04 Apr 2025

Corrigendum: Psychological needs, self-efficacy, motivation, and resistance training outcomes in a 16-week barbell training program for adults

in Sport Psychology

Vanessa M. Martinez Kercher
Janette M. Watkins
Janelle M. Goss
Liam A. Phillips
Brad A. Roy
Kyler Blades
Dana Dobson
Kyle A. Kercher

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1581706

950 views

Original Research

Accepted on 03 Apr 2025

The Relationship between Mandatory Exercise and Exercise Habits in Chinese Colleges and Universities: An Analysis of Multiple Mediating Effects

in Sport Psychology

Xiangxuan Guo
Dawei Cao
Dong Wu
Lulu Kuang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1536487