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These studies suggest that sleep restriction in elite athletes who play team sports negatively impacts their mood, performance, cognitive function, and increases injury risk.
The psychological impact of sleep restriction on elite athletes, particularly those who play team sports, is a critical area of research. Sleep is essential for optimal performance, recovery, and mental well-being. This synthesis aims to consolidate findings from multiple studies to understand how sleep restriction affects the psychological state of elite team-sport athletes.
Prevalence of Sleep Problems and Psychological Effects:
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Elite team-sport athletes frequently experience sleep problems, particularly before competitions and during heavy training periods. These sleep issues are linked to negative psychological outcomes, including increased anxiety, depression, and daytime sleepiness. While team-based athletes may sleep less than their individual counterparts, they do not necessarily report more sleep-related complaints. Effective management of sleep through strategies like sleep extension and naps could potentially mitigate these psychological impacts, although further research is required to validate these interventions.
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