Effects of Wrestling Training on Psychological Well-Being, Anxiety, and Resilience in Adolescent … (NCT07193121) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Wrestling Training on Psychological Well-Being, Anxiety, and Resilience in Adolescent Sedanter Boys
Turkey (Türkiye)15 participantsStarted 2025-04-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study investigated the psychological effects of a six-week, non-competitive wrestling training program in sedentary adolescent boys. Thirty participants were assigned to either a wrestling group or a control group. Psychological well-being (WHO-5), sport anxiety (SAS-2), and resilience (BPRS) were measured before and after the intervention.
The wrestling group showed significant improvements in well-being and psychological resilience, along with marked reductions in total sport anxiety and its subcomponents (worry, somatic anxiety, concentration disruption). All changes demonstrated large effect sizes, while the control group exhibited no meaningful positive changes.
Overall, the findings suggest that even short-term, structured wrestling training can enhance emotional well-being, reduce anxiety, and strengthen resilience in adolescent boys. The study highlights wrestling as a promising physical activity for supporting youth mental health.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male adolescents aged 12-15 years
* Sedentary lifestyle, defined as engaging in less than 60 minutes of regular physical training per week during the previous six months
* No prior experience in wrestling or any other organized combat sports
* Healthy with no known medical conditions that could interfere with participation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Respiratory disease (chronic or acute)
* Musculoskeletal injuries that could impede training participation
* Chronic illnesses requiring ongoing medical treatment
* Diagnosed psychological disorders that could affect their ability to safely engage in physical activity
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