Impact of mountain biking on adolescent well-being: a scoping review
Preliminary evidence suggests mountain biking may contribute to adolescent well-being, particularly in self-confidence, social connection and resilience. Its combination of physical challenge, social support and green exercise makes it a potentially valuable youth mental health strategy. Further research should examine long-term impacts and comparative effectiveness.
Authors
- Gila Zarbiv (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1310-2530)
- Or Duek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5211-7946)
- Saritte Perlman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0951-0213)
- Ortal Slobodin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1371-5254)
- Moriah Ellen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7127-7283)
Institutions
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
- Yale University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002688
- Primary Topic
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00