BEYOND THE LINES: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES ON NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETE HEALTH

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Braden J. Brown (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes are faced with unique stressors that put them at increased risk for various biopsychosocial-spiritual (BPSS) health concerns. Additionally , given the high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in diverse populations , it is likely that many student-athletes are also coping with challenges stemming from negative childhood events. Despite a substantial amount of evidence linking ACEs to deleterious BPSS health outcomes in both young adult and adult populations , little is known about the impact of ACEs on the overall health of student-athletes. This dissertation is comprised of the following six chapters: (a) an introduction to the dissertation , (b) a literature review exploring BPSS health concerns experienced by NCAA student-athletes and the impact of ACEs on health outcomes , (c) a systematic review examining the effectiveness of interventions being used to improve BPSS health outcomes among student-athletes , (d) a proposed methodology for the original research study , (e) an original research study exploring the interplay between ACEs and BPSS health outcomes among Division I , II , and III NCAA student-athletes (N = 477) who represented 20 sports across 53 universities , and (f) a series of implications and recommendations for researchers , clinicians , and NCAA athletics personnel.

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Publication

Dissertation

Language: English

Date: 2019

Keywords

NCAA, Student-Athletes, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Biopsychosocial-Spiritual, Health

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