Abstract
Objective: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the mental health (MH) status of referees who officiate in the Turkish professional football leagues.Method: An online survey was sent to all referees in the Turkish professional football leagues (n=630) incorporating standardized scales assessing depression, anxiety, and stress.Results: A total of 433 referees participated in the study, yielding a response rate of 68.7%. Younger referees (18-27 years) reported higher depression (p=0.01), anxiety (p38 years) refereees. Depression, anxiety, and stress scores of single referees were higher compared to married referees (all p
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 272-278 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Science and Medicine in Football |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 1 Jun 2022 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 1 Jun 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- sports official
- umpire
- psychological state
- depression
- anxiety
- stress
