Injury History and Mental Health Indicators in Young Soccer Players: A Cross-Sectional Study

: A greater history of injuries is associated with higher levels of anxiety in youth soccer players. The findings suggest routine assessment of anxiety and training in emotional self-regulation for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Longitudinal studies are needed to clarify the bidirectional relationship.

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Medicina
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2026-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina62040667
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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Injury History and Mental Health Indicators in Young Soccer Players: A Cross-Sectional Study

Carmen Cerezuela Diaz, Laura Gil-Caselles, Alejo García-Naveira, Aurelio Olmedilla-Zafra
Medicina
Sport Psychology and Performance
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Injury History and Mental Health Indicators in Young Soccer Players: A Cross-Sectional Study

Carmen Cerezuela Diaz, Laura Gil-Caselles, Alejo García-Naveira, Aurelio Olmedilla-Zafra
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: A greater history of injuries is associated with higher levels of anxiety in youth soccer players. The findings suggest routine assessment of anxiety and training in emotional self-regulation for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Longitudinal studies are needed to clarify the bidirectional relationship.

MedicinaVol. 62(4)
Camilo José Cela University (ES), Universidad de Murcia (ES)
Gender equality
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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Injury History and Mental Health Indicators in Young Soccer Players: A Cross-Sectional Study — Carmen Cerezuela Diaz, Laura Gil-Caselles, et al. · Medicina (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS