Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis of athlete well-being in South Korea
Athlete well-being has emerged as a critical concern in South Korea, where early specialization, authoritarian coaching practices, and academic exclusion remain deeply embedded in elite sport systems. This study employed meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) to synthesize findings from...
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| description | Athlete well-being has emerged as a critical concern in South Korea, where early specialization, authoritarian coaching practices, and academic exclusion remain deeply embedded in elite sport systems. This study employed meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) to synthesize findings from 51 empirical studies and examine how psychological, physical, and social variables interact to shape athlete well-being. Utilizing a two-stage MASEM framework alongside confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the results revealed that psychological and subjective well-being function as key levers for enhancing athlete outcomes, with physical well-being acting as a central mediating factor. Social support consistently showed significant positive associations across all domains of well-being. Conversely, performance pressure, constrained autonomy, and limited educational access were linked to distress, burnout, and maladjustment following retirement. The final model demonstrated excellent fit and theoretical coherence, integrating core tenets from Self-Determination Theory and ecological systems frameworks. These findings underscore the necessity of embedding well-being into the structural fabric of sport—through reforms in coaching education, investment in mental health infrastructure, and athlete-centered development policies. Future research should adopt longitudinal designs and broaden subgroup representation to inform more inclusive and context-sensitive care models for athletic populations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0930d2c5353a46859bccc1d18ffc51a12025-07-23T05:25:02ZengElsevierSocial Sciences and Humanities Open2590-29112025-01-0112101801Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis of athlete well-being in South KoreaSeongwoo Daniel Seo0Junghoon Huh1Department of Sports Psychology, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Sports Psychology, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Corresponding author. Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea.Athlete well-being has emerged as a critical concern in South Korea, where early specialization, authoritarian coaching practices, and academic exclusion remain deeply embedded in elite sport systems. This study employed meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) to synthesize findings from 51 empirical studies and examine how psychological, physical, and social variables interact to shape athlete well-being. Utilizing a two-stage MASEM framework alongside confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the results revealed that psychological and subjective well-being function as key levers for enhancing athlete outcomes, with physical well-being acting as a central mediating factor. Social support consistently showed significant positive associations across all domains of well-being. Conversely, performance pressure, constrained autonomy, and limited educational access were linked to distress, burnout, and maladjustment following retirement. The final model demonstrated excellent fit and theoretical coherence, integrating core tenets from Self-Determination Theory and ecological systems frameworks. These findings underscore the necessity of embedding well-being into the structural fabric of sport—through reforms in coaching education, investment in mental health infrastructure, and athlete-centered development policies. Future research should adopt longitudinal designs and broaden subgroup representation to inform more inclusive and context-sensitive care models for athletic populations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291125005297South KoreaAthlete well-beingMASEMSport psychologyCoaching strategies |
| spellingShingle | Seongwoo Daniel Seo Junghoon Huh Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis of athlete well-being in South Korea Social Sciences and Humanities Open South Korea Athlete well-being MASEM Sport psychology Coaching strategies |
| title | Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis of athlete well-being in South Korea |
| title_full | Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis of athlete well-being in South Korea |
| title_fullStr | Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis of athlete well-being in South Korea |
| title_full_unstemmed | Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis of athlete well-being in South Korea |
| title_short | Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) analysis of athlete well-being in South Korea |
| title_sort | meta analytic structural equation modeling masem analysis of athlete well being in south korea |
| topic | South Korea Athlete well-being MASEM Sport psychology Coaching strategies |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291125005297 |
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