Publications by authors named "Karen K Melton"

Article Synopsis
  • Researchers are beginning to focus more on the psychological well-being of student-athletes, particularly the influence of virtues like courage, as well as religion and spirituality.
  • The study found that while trait courage didn’t significantly reduce depressive symptoms, a secure attachment to God helped student-athletes cope better when they lacked courage.
  • Conversely, athletes with low courage and an avoidant attachment to God experienced higher depressive symptoms, suggesting that strengthening their spiritual relationship could aid in emotional regulation during stressful times.
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Scholars and practitioners have recently devoted increased attention to the psychological well-being of student-athletes. However, sparse research has examined the role of religion/spirituality in well-being in athletic populations. In a sample of U.

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Adolescent health disparities are influenced by individuals' health literacy. To date, the only known household factors to influence adolescent health literacy (AHL) are social capital factors of parental health literacy, parent education, and household income. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to expand the understanding of household factors that influence AHL for future interventions.

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