Publications by authors named "Claudia Maria Mineo"
This study investigates dietary supplement use among rugby players and their general health, focusing on prevalence and underlying motivations. Involving 92 athletes, it examines the relationship between supplement usage, motivations, and health outcomes using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey and a 24-item ad hoc questionnaire. Findings reveal a high frequency of supplement usage, motivated by desires to enhance performance, appearance, and mood.
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- The research focuses on the mental health of rugby athletes, emphasizing its importance for performance and overall well-being.
- A study involving 92 athletes found positive correlations between well-being and both years of experience in rugby and effective coping strategies, while cognitive inflexibility and cognitive fusion were linked to lower well-being.
- Two distinct groups of athletes were identified based on psychological traits, indicating a need for further research to explore these relationships and their effects on athletes' health.