Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Kildare, Ireland.
Department of Adult and Community Education, Maynooth University, Kildare, Ireland.
Am J Mens Health. 2020 Sep-Oct;14(5):1557988320959992. doi: 10.1177/1557988320959992.
This qualitative research sought to establish the impact of an 8-week program combining football and one-to-one psychotherapy on young males' mental health, determining the factors that predict help-seeking behaviors in this group of men. Pre- and post-participation focus groups were used as the method of data collection. Six males (19-35 years old; = 25.5) completed both pre-intervention and follow-up focus groups. Help-seeking behaviors were influenced by the appeal of football and the perception of the counselor being accessible. Barriers included gender norms, socialization, financial difficulties, and challenging social landscapes. Post-participation focus groups revealed that positive social and counseling relationships facilitated improved mental health. Sport was deemed an acceptable medium to deliver a mental health intervention as it increased social connections and facilitated help-seeking. Findings support previous research indicating that combining sports and psychotherapy positively impacts young males' mental health.
本定性研究旨在确定为期 8 周的足球与一对一心理治疗相结合的项目对年轻男性心理健康的影响，确定哪些因素可以预测该群体男性寻求帮助的行为。采用参与前和参与后焦点小组作为数据收集方法。六名男性（19-35 岁；M = 25.5）完成了干预前和随访焦点小组。寻求帮助的行为受到足球的吸引力和对咨询师可及性的看法的影响。障碍包括性别规范、社会化、经济困难和充满挑战的社会环境。参与后焦点小组揭示了积极的社交和咨询关系有助于改善心理健康。运动被认为是提供心理健康干预的一种可接受的媒介，因为它增加了社交联系并促进了寻求帮助。研究结果支持了先前的研究，表明将运动和心理治疗相结合可以对年轻男性的心理健康产生积极影响。
