Sport as a resource for psychological well-being for people with motor disabilities: A systematic review.

IF 3.3 2区医学 Q1 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Disability and Health Journal Pub Date : 2026-03-25 DOI:10.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102070

Alberto Di Dio, Graziella Chiara Prezzavento, Alberto Sardella, Noemi Maria Vitale, Eleonora Uccelli, Idria Verduzzo, Ines Lanzafame, Maria C Quattropani, Pasquale Caponnetto, Vittorio Lenzo

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Abstract

Background: Participation in sport is widely recognized as a crucial factor in overall well-being, especially for individuals with motor disabilities. The role of sports in promoting social support, mental health, resilience and self-efficacy among individuals with disabilities warrants further investigation.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to examine the relationship between sports participation and psychological well-being outcomes in adults with motor disability.

Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines we conducted a Systematic Review across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and PsycNET. Outcomes included psychological well-being and mental health, quality of life, self-efficacy, resilience, self-esteem, motivation, mood, disability acceptance, social support, perceived social competence, and body-sexual esteem.

Results: Of 10,806 initially identified records, 27 studies met the inclusion criteria. Results indicate sports participation is associated with improved psychological well-being (40% higher in competitive athletes; p < 0.0001; d ≥ 1.3), increased self-efficacy (P = 0.001, mean 69.5 ± 12.5 vs 62.0 ± 11.5 in non-athletes), higher resilience (r = 0.28; p = 0.004), and better social support in athletes with motor disabilities (β = 0.25; p < 0.01). Sports facilitated disability acceptance and improved social support, motivation, and mood regulation. Athletes showed varying quality of life perceptions, suggesting sports participation may serve as a mechanism for psychological adaptation and empowerment.

Conclusions: This systematic review underscores the multifaceted benefits associated with sports participation among individuals with motor disabilities, highlighting its role in enhancing psychological well-being. The findings emphasize the necessity of comprehending these factors to inform the development of evidence-based policies and targeted interventions aimed at promoting social inclusion and optimizing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through sports. PROSPERO REGISTERED NUMBER: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42025638993.

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运动作为运动障碍者心理健康的资源：一项系统综述。

背景：参与体育运动被广泛认为是整体健康的关键因素，特别是对于运动障碍的个体。体育在促进残疾人的社会支持、心理健康、复原力和自我效能方面的作用值得进一步调查。目的：本系统综述的目的是研究运动障碍成人运动参与与心理健康结果之间的关系。方法：根据PRISMA 2020指南，我们对PubMed、Scopus、Web of Science和PsycNET进行了系统评价。结果包括心理健康和心理健康、生活质量、自我效能、恢复力、自尊、动机、情绪、残疾接受度、社会支持、感知社会能力和身体性尊重。结果：在最初确定的10806份记录中，有27项研究符合纳入标准。结果表明，运动参与与改善心理健康相关（竞技运动员高出40%）。结论：这一系统综述强调了运动残疾个体参与运动相关的多方面益处，强调了运动参与在增强心理健康方面的作用。研究结果强调，有必要了解这些因素，为制定循证政策和有针对性的干预措施提供信息，旨在通过体育促进社会包容，优化残疾人的生活质量。普洛斯彼罗注册号码：https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42025638993。

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Disability and Health Journal HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

CiteScore

7.50

自引率

6.70%

发文量

134

审稿时长

34 days

期刊介绍： Disability and Health Journal is a scientific, scholarly, and multidisciplinary journal for reporting original contributions that advance knowledge in disability and health. Topics may be related to global health, quality of life, and specific health conditions as they relate to disability. Such contributions include: • Reports of empirical research on the characteristics of persons with disabilities, environment, health outcomes, and determinants of health • Reports of empirical research on the Systematic or other evidence-based reviews and tightly conceived theoretical interpretations of research literature • Reports of empirical research on the Evaluative research on new interventions, technologies, and programs • Reports of empirical research on the Reports on issues or policies affecting the health and/or quality of life for persons with disabilities, using a scientific base.