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Commentary Volume 8 Issue 3
Considerations on self-efficacy in sport psychology and athlete well-being
Carlos Manoel Lopes Rodrigues, Alany Sirino Brandao, Gabriela Pinho Castelo Branco
Faculty of Health Sciences, University Center of Brasília, Brazil
Institute of Psychology, University of Brasília, Brazil
Received: October 07, 2025 | Published: October 16, 2025
Citation: Brandao AS, Branco GPC, Rodrigues CML. Considerations on self-efficacy in sport psychology and athlete well-being. MOJ Sports Med. 2025;8(3):81‒83. DOI: 10.15406/mojsm.2025.08.00188
Abstract
Self-efficacy is
highly relevant in sport, as it influences performance, emotional regulation,
recovery, and the prevention of risk behaviors. This essay discusses its
implications for athlete health by highlighting its role in competitive stress,
injury rehabilitation, and coaching effectiveness. Evidence indicates that
self-efficacy strengthens resilience, adherence to training, and psychological
readiness, while reducing vulnerability to anxiety, burnout, and maladaptive
behaviors. Future research should prioritize longitudinal and intervention
studies, and practice should systematically integrate self-efficacy into
prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies to promote athlete
well-being and sustainable careers.
Keywords: self-efficacy, sport psychology, athlete health, performance, rehabilitation, prevention
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