Volume 20, Issue 2 (7-2024)
J Health Syst Res 2024, 20(2): 151-159 |
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Research code: IR.IAU.PSREC.1400.034
Ethics code: IR.IAU.PSREC.1400.034
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Esteki S. The Relationship between Perceived Social Support with Sleep Quality and the Mediating Role of Corona Anxiety in Athletes with COVID-19. J Health Syst Res 2024; 20 (2) :151-159
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Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran
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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the fear of being affected by it have caused anxiety among many individuals, including athletes. Anxiety about COVID-19 can negatively affect sleep quality (SQ). Perceived social support (SS) is a factor with potentially positive effects on preventing and managing anxiety. This study aimed to assess the effects of perceived SS on SQ among athletes with a history of COVID-19 with anxiety about the disease playing a mediating role.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2020. Participants were 230 athletes with a history of COVID-19 conveniently recruited through Telegram and WhatsApp. Data collection instruments included Alipour et al.’s Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), the Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data were analyzed descriptive statistics and path analysis using the SmartPLS and SPSS software.
Findings: Anxiety related to COVID-19 had a significant negative impact on SQ, while perceived SS had a significant negative impact on anxiety related to COVID-19 and a significant positive impact on SQ. Moreover, perceived SS significantly improved SQ through reducing anxiety about COVID-19 (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Perceived SS and anxiety related to COVID-19 have significant effects on SQ among athletes. Manipulating these factors through cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) can improve SQ among athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2020. Participants were 230 athletes with a history of COVID-19 conveniently recruited through Telegram and WhatsApp. Data collection instruments included Alipour et al.’s Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), the Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data were analyzed descriptive statistics and path analysis using the SmartPLS and SPSS software.
Findings: Anxiety related to COVID-19 had a significant negative impact on SQ, while perceived SS had a significant negative impact on anxiety related to COVID-19 and a significant positive impact on SQ. Moreover, perceived SS significantly improved SQ through reducing anxiety about COVID-19 (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Perceived SS and anxiety related to COVID-19 have significant effects on SQ among athletes. Manipulating these factors through cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) can improve SQ among athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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health Psychology
Received: 2022/10/15 | Accepted: 2023/10/2 | Published: 2024/07/5
Received: 2022/10/15 | Accepted: 2023/10/2 | Published: 2024/07/5
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