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The impact of martial arts training on mental health and wellbeing: A scoping review
Keita, Djene (2024) The impact of martial arts training on mental health and wellbeing: A scoping review.
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| Abstract: | The prevalence of mental health issues is on the rise globally. Despite advancements in evidence-based treatments, many individuals do not seek help due to stigma. Martial arts training has emerged as a promising prevention measure for promoting mental health and wellbeing that offers a holistic approach, combining physical activity with mindfulness techniques. However, it is argued that existing research primarily focuses on physical health outcomes, while methodological limitations hinder the generalisability of findings. Therefore, this scoping review aims to provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art research on the effect of martial arts training on mental health and wellbeing. The review will examine study characteristics, martial arts disciplines, selection criteria for mental health variables, measurement tools, and feasibility considerations for integrating martial arts into mental healthcare practices. Studies included in the review were selected based on inclusion criteria set by the researcher. In total 16 studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. This scoping review provides evidence that martial arts training has potential of being an accessible and effective prevention measure in mental healthcare and contributes to a more comprehensive overview in the field of research. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98778 |
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