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The Association Between Social Capital And Depression, Abdulrahman Abudawood
The Association Between Social Capital And Depression, Abdulrahman Abudawood
CGU Theses & Dissertations
Mental health is an integral component of a healthy and balanced life, and deterioration in mental health has a significant impact on the quality of life. Being an active member of the community can positively impact personal mental health and emotional wellbeing. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers Social Capital (SC) a significant determinant of individual mental health. Despite that, there are limited studies analyzing the association between SC and the prevalence or severity of depressive symptoms experienced by suburban residents of the United States. This study aimed to assess the relationships between the six dimensions of SC introduced by …
The Effects Of Retirement On Division Iii Collegiate Athletes' Mental Health, Laura Dickinson
The Effects Of Retirement On Division Iii Collegiate Athletes' Mental Health, Laura Dickinson
CMC Senior Theses
Following their participation in athletics after their collegiate retirement, this research examines whether there is a relationship between college athletes' mental health and their athletic identity. Specifically, it examines whether athletic retirement leads to anxiety and depression. Participants will be asked to answer a survey that relates to their athletic identity, and the occurrence of symptoms related to depression and anxiety at different periods of their collegiate career and after their athletic retirement. Results are predicted to demonstrate a significant relationship between retired athletes’ level of athletic identity and the prevalence of depression and anxiety following cessation of athletics. However, …