Contemporary Trends in Sport Psychology: A Review on Mental Resilience, Mental Health, and Digital Transformation
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sport psychology, mindfulness, performance anxiety, mental resilience, mental health, digitalizationAbstract
This study focuses on examining contemporary trends in sport psychology based on prominent international research published between 2017 and 2025. The literature was analyzed along the axes of mental resilience, performance anxiety, mental health models, and digital transformation. A total of 21 articles identified through PubMed and Web of Science databases were included in the review. Findings indicate three major orientations in sport psychology: mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches to mental resilience, institutional frameworks for athlete mental health in elite sports, and the integration of digital technologies into psychological performance. The Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) model highlights the significance of mindfulness-based interventions, while the Team Denmark Model and ISSP position statements shed light on the systemic management of mental health. Moreover, digital tools such as virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) offer new opportunities for psychological preparation and performance simulation. Overall, the findings suggest that sport psychology has evolved from a performance-oriented discipline into a holistic science focused on sustaining mental well-being.
Keywords: sport psychology, mindfulness, performance anxiety, mental resilience, mental health, digitalization
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