Article Dans Une Revue Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Année : 2025

Menstruation-related Stress, Perceived Support, and Their Impact on High School Female Athletes’ Performance

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Aims: This study aimed to understand the actual conditions of menstrual symptoms among high-school students and examine how the perception of support from others (social support) influences stress related to menstruation and performance. Study Design: The study used correlation and multiple regression analyses. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at a high school in Osaka, Japan, in October 2024. Methodology: 96 female high-school athletes filled out an online survey using Google Forms. Results: The results showed that menstruation-related stress was correlated with athletic performance. Emotional support, especially from friends were effective in alleviating stress. Moreover, support from friends not only reduced stress but also tended to have a positive impact on performance. Conclusion: Psychological support is an important environmental aspect for female high-school athletes and is expected to not only improve performance but also address various issues in sports activities.

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hal-05055508 , version 1 (05-05-2025)

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Yoshito Kudo, Ai Kamikubo, Fumihiko Kan, Fumiko Okuno, Hanae Ito. Menstruation-related Stress, Perceived Support, and Their Impact on High School Female Athletes’ Performance. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 2025, 23 (5), pp.153-162. ⟨10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51233⟩. ⟨hal-05055508⟩
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