Varsity athletes' fitness perceptions, fitness-related self-conscious emotions and depression when sidelined from play.
Alfred MinRoss M MurrayTahla den HoudykerCatherine M SabistonPublished in: Journal of American college health : J of ACH (2022)
Self-conscious emotions may be used as a tool to mitigate depression symptoms when varsity athletes are sidelined from sport for an extended period. Further research is needed to understand how self-conscious emotions develop when athletes are injured or retired.