Mindfulness and mental wellbeing among elite athletes: The mediating role of gratitude and self-compassion.
Psychology of sport and exercise July 1, 2025 Wei Wang, Matthew J Schweickle, Karin Hägglund et al. 2 citations
Among 226 elite athletes, trait mindfulness predicts mental wellbeing through two parallel pathways: increased gratitude toward pleasant moments and greater self-compassion toward unpleasant moments. The mediation analysis controlled for age, gender, sport type, fitness status, and country of residence. Cultivating gratitude and self-compassion through mindfulness-based programs may help protect and promote athlete wellbeing.