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P02-89 - Investigation of Personality Traits and Mental Health: Comparison Between Athletes and Nonathletes University Students

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2020

M. Homayounnia Firouzjah  and
F. Tahmasbi
M. Homayounnia Firouzjah
Affiliation:
Phsyical & Education, University of Shahid Rajaee, Tehran, Iran
F. Tahmasbi
Affiliation:
Phsyical & Education, University of Shahid Rajaee, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

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Introduction

The purpose of this research is to compare personality traits and mental health in athletes and nonathletes students.

Method

67 athletes and 64 nonathletes students were randomly selected and NEO-PIR inventory and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ)were administered on them. Data were analyzed with independent T formula.

Results

Findings showed significant differences between variables. Nonathletes have more neuroticism personality trait and were high in components of mental illness.

Discussion

It is concluded sport rehearsals and physical fitness have positive effects on temperament and mood and reduce mental illness symptoms and give sense of happiness and newness in life.

Type
Mental health issues
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 25 , Issue S1: 18th European Congress of Psychiatry. February 27, March 2, 2010 - Munich, Germany , 2010 , 25-E732
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2010
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