Publications by authors named "Taffin Evans"

COVID-19 restrictions led to reduced levels of physical activity, increased screen usage, and declines in mental health in youth; however, in-depth understandings of the experiences of high school student-athletes have yet to be explored. To describe the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic on student-athletes' physical activity, social connection, and mental health, 20 high school student-athletes living in Calgary, Alberta participated in semi-structured interviews, designed using phenomenography. Participants reported variations in physical activity, social connections, and mental health which were influenced by stay-at-home restrictions and weather.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Taffin Evans"

  • - Taffin Evans focuses on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on high school student-athletes, particularly regarding their physical activity, mental health, and social connections during this challenging period.
  • - His research involved semi-structured interviews with 20 high school student-athletes in Calgary, Alberta, highlighting the variations in their experiences as influenced by stay-at-home restrictions and weather conditions.
  • - The findings indicate that the pandemic led to reduced physical activity and increased screen time, negatively impacting the mental health and social interactions of youth athletes, underscoring the need for targeted support during such crises.