Interactive effects of sex and pain on elevated depressive symptoms in university student athletes

Student athletes are a unique group that balances sporting and academic prowess with reduction in social support when moving away from home. Thus, many studies indicate student may experience higher depressive symptoms compared to the general public, sex, pain, injury status reported influence this. Therefore, this study aimed identify whether or pain predicts elevated among there interactions between these factors. Depression scores were measured using Center for Epidemiological Studies Scale (CESD). Of 130 participants, 43% displayed recorded as scoring ≥16 on CESD, which is much than what seen public. A multiple linear regression revealed sex (p = .022) physical .015) explained almost 9% of variance .022). Women found be more susceptible experiencing was significant interaction .002). Injury not predictor .566). it important aware levels women protect their mental health regardless they injured not. Improving our knowledge area can improve given towards pain. This provide sports coaches greater insight into well-being lead improved athlete support.