In this episode, we unpack multiple studies including one conducted on NZ Olympic Athletes showcasing the negative impacts of social media on athletes and their athletic performance. Listen in as I delve into the positives and negatives of social media and unpack how you can look after yourself online.

References and Studies used in this episode:

Heather, Alison K et al. “Biological and Socio-Cultural Factors Have the Potential to Influence the Health and Performance of Elite Female Athletes: A Cross Sectional Survey of 219 Elite Female Athletes in Aotearoa New Zealand.” Frontiers in sports and active living vol. 3 601420. 18 Feb. 2021, doi:10.3389/fspor.2021.601420

View this study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33681758/

Lim, Joon & Donovan, Leigh & Kaufman, Peter & Ishida, Chiharu. (2020). Professional Athletes’ Social Media Use and Player Performance: Evidence From the National Football League. International Journal of Sport Communication. 14. 1-27. 10.1123/ijsc.2020-0055.

View this study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347765690_Professional_Athletes'_Social_Media_Use_and_Player_Performance_Evidence_From_the_National_Football_League

Encel, Kim et al. “Facebook use and its relationship with sport anxiety.” Journal of sports sciences vol. 35,8 (2017): 756-761. doi:10.1080/02640414.2016.1186817

View this study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27214782/

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