Trial reportBMC psychology2019
The effects of martial arts participation on mental and psychosocial health outcomes: a randomised controlled trial of a secondary school-based mental health promotion program.
Trial report in BMC psychology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- Perceived health benefits of martial arts and combat sports.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The relationship between martial arts practice experience and psychological resilience among Chinese college freshmen: the mediating role of self-control and the moderating role of perceived social support.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Traditional Chinese martial art Wushu to improve the mental state and physical fitness of students: designing space for optimal practice and training.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- The impact of combat sports on undergraduate students' subjective well-being: chain mediation effects of emotional intelligence and self-esteem.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Neural mechanisms and social support for mental health in old age by martial arts exercise.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Review
- The effect of 10 weeks of karate training on the development of motor skills in children who are new to karate.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- From Ancient Patterns of Hand-to-Hand Combat to a Unique Therapy of the Future.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Levels of Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being in Non-Athletes and Martial Art Athletes during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Mental Health Study from the Perspective of Behavior Preference under the Environment of Internet Media: Based on China's Data Analysis.Journal of environmental and public health · 2022Article
- Exploration and Strategy Analysis of Mental Health Education for Students in Sports Majors in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
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3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundMental health problems are a significant social issue that have multiple consequences, including broad social and economic impacts. However, many individuals do not seek assistance for mental health problems. Limited research suggests martial arts training may be an efficacious sports-based mental health intervention that potentially provides an inexpensive alternative to psychological therapy. Unfortunately, the small number of relevant studies and other methodological problems lead to uncertainty regarding the validity and reliability of existing research. This study aims to examine the efficacy of a martial arts based therapeutic intervention to improve mental health outcomes. METHODS/
designThe study is a 10-week secondary school-based intervention and will be evaluated using a randomised controlled trial. Data will be collected at baseline, post-intervention, and 12-week follow-up. Power calculations indicate a maximum sample size of n = 293 is required. The target age range of participants is 11-14 years, who will be recruited from government and catholic secondary schools in New South Wales, Australia. The intervention will be delivered in a face-to-face group format onsite at participating schools and consists of 10 × 50-60 min sessions, once per week for 10 weeks. Quantitative outcomes will be measured using standardised psychometric instruments. DISCUSSION: The current study utilises a robust design and rigorous evaluation process to explore the intervention's potential efficacy. As previous research examining the training effects of martial arts participation on mental health outcomes has not exhibited comparable scale or rigour, the findings of the study will provide valuable evidence regarding the efficacy of martial arts training to improve mental health outcomes.
trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Register ACTR N12618001405202 . Registered 21st August 2018.
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