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International Journal of Sports, Health and Physical Education

Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B (2024)

Comparing the effectiveness of individual and team sports for alleviating persistent depressive disorder: A review

Author(s):

AGBRI Thilakarathna and AWS Chandana

Abstract:

Background: Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) represents a chronic type of depression that is weakens and impedes the quality of life. Individual sports and team sports are strongly influence in alleviating PDD symptoms. Literature showed, not much research has been conducted on whether individual or team sports are more effective.
Objective: The purpose of this review is to investigate the effectiveness of individual and team sports for alleviating persistent depressive disorder symptoms, by comparing the which type of sport better influence the reduce PDD symptoms. 
Methods: All the data in this review were gathered under the topic of “Alleviate Persistent Depression Disorder through Sports” from previously published articles and books published between 1987 up to 2024. Thirty-seven original literatures were evaluated for this review. 
Results: Both individual and team sports provide different types of benefits that help alleviate Persistent Depressive Disorder. The selection between individual or team sports depend on people preferences, social consolation zone, and which type of sports best suits for personal needs.
Conclusion: Both individual and team sports effectively influence alleviate PDD symptoms, which provide unique benefits. Individual sports improve mindfulness and self-discipline, while team sports provide social support. Future research is needed to identify standard protocols that can alleviate PDD symptoms.
 

Pages: 128-134  |  132 Views  39 Downloads


International Journal of Sports, Health and Physical Education
How to cite this article:
AGBRI Thilakarathna and AWS Chandana. Comparing the effectiveness of individual and team sports for alleviating persistent depressive disorder: A review. Int. J. Sports Health Phys. Educ. 2024;6(2):128-134. DOI: 10.33545/26647559.2024.v6.i2b.157
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