The psychological foundations of moral disengagement: the dynamic relationships between state desperation, psychological flexibility, and mental well-being

The study highlights the importance of enhancing football players' psychological flexibility and mental health to reduce moral disengagement and promote more ethical decision-making. It also shows that age, experience, and position have a significant impact on players' performance and decision-making, underscoring the need for individual and team performance interventions.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2026-01-05
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1716411
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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The psychological foundations of moral disengagement: the dynamic relationships between state desperation, psychological flexibility, and mental well-being

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The study highlights the importance of enhancing football players' psychological flexibility and mental health to reduce moral disengagement and promote more ethical decision-making. It also shows that age, experience, and position have a significant impact on players' performance and decision-making, underscoring the need for individual and team performance interventions.

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