Reducing Burnout in Athletes

Flashcards based on key concepts, definitions, and findings associated with reducing burnout in athletes.

What are the three main symptoms of burnout according to Maslach?

Emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy.

What historical context is associated with the phenomenon of burnout?

Burnout has its roots in occupational psychology observed in the 1970s.

How did Raedeke & Smith redefine burnout symptoms for athletes?

1. Physical and emotional exhaustion, 2. Devaluation of cynicism directed at sport, 3. Reduced sense of accomplishment.

What measurement tool did Raedeke & Smith develop for athlete burnout?

The Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ).

What does Smith’s Cognitive-Affective Model propose about burnout?

Burnout develops due to chronic stress and an imbalance between demands and resources.

What does Raedeke’s Commitment Model focus on regarding athlete participation?

It focuses on commitment as determined by enjoyment, alternatives attractiveness, and perceived withdrawal restrictions.

What are the three basic human needs in Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory?

Autonomy, relatedness, and competence.

What significant outcomes can burnout lead to in athletes?

Depression, worry, anxiety, performance impairment, and disengagement from sport activities.

How do studies link perfectionism to burnout?

There is significant evidence that linking perfectionism contributes to burnout.

What percentage of individual interventions resulted in significant reductions in burnout?

35%.

What is the effectiveness rate of organizational interventions compared to individual interventions?

Organizational interventions are effective at an 85% rate.

What individual intervention is most commonly effective in reducing burnout?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

What is a key recommendation for reducing burnout in athletes?

Implementing both individual and organizational interventions.

What is suggested to enhance awareness and knowledge of burnout amongst coaches?

Training to recognize burnout in themselves and others.

What should be prioritized for preventing burnout according to the lecture notes?

Early intervention.

Which framework can be used to understand the role of the environment in athlete well-being?

Self-Determination Theory (SDT).

What is the average level of burnout found in athletes as per the findings?

A significant percentage experience moderate to severe levels of burnout.

How are interventions targeting burnout categorized?

Individual level (e.g., stress management) and organizational level (e.g., changing work hours).

What aspect of the coach-athlete relationship can influence athlete burnout?

The social environmental conditions influenced by controlling coaching styles.

How should researchers build sport-specific interventions according to the summary?

By using cognitive-based individual interventions and SDT-based organizational interventions as a starting point.

What role does communication play in organizational interventions?

Enhancing interpersonal and hierarchical communication to alleviate burnout.