scholarly journals Social Capital as a Mediator in the Link between Women’s Participation in Team Sports and Health-Related Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9331
Author(s):  
Yuval Paldi ◽  
Daniel S. Moran ◽  
Orna Baron-Epel ◽  
Shiran Bord ◽  
Elisheva Benartzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Social Involvement ◽  
Psychosomatic Symptoms ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Community Team

The role of social capital in the association between team sports and health-related outcomes has not been well established in the literature. The purpose of this study was to explore whether social capital components (social support, trust, and social involvement) mediate the association between team sports and health-related outcomes (self-reported health, psychosomatic symptoms, and depressive symptoms). In a cross-sectional research design, we obtained data from 759 participants in the Mamanet Cachibol League, a community team sports model for women in Israel, as well as a comparison group of 308 women who did not participate in any team sports. Team captains were sent a link with an online questionnaire, which were then delivered to team members via text message. Using three parallel mediation models, we found that social support mediated the association between team sports and self-reported health, psychosomatic symptoms, and depressive symptoms. Trust mediated the association between team sports and both psychosomatic symptoms and depressive symptoms. Social involvement was not found to be a mediator in the association between team sports and any of the health-related outcomes. Our findings reveal the important role of social capital, specifically social support and trust, in promoting the health of women who participate in team sports.

scholarly journals Ethnic Disparities in Social Capital and Health among Jewish and Arab Participants in the Israeli Mamanet Cachibol League

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 295
Author(s):  
Yuval Paldi ◽  
Daniel S. Moran ◽  
Orna Baron-Epel ◽  
Shiran Bord ◽  
Riki Tesler
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Ethnic Disparities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Health And Well Being

The Israeli Mamanet Cachibol League (MCL) serves as a community model that incorporates physical activity and amateur team sports among women. Team sports have been shown to bridge gaps and build positive relationships between communities. There is a paucity of data regarding the advantages of team sports to promote the health and well-being of women from different ethnic backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of participation in MCL with social capital, health, and well-being across two ethnic groups: Jewish and Arab women. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among women aged 25–64: 102 Jewish and 96 Arab MCL participants, and 102 Jewish and 81 Arab non-MCL participants. Data regarding social capital (trust, social support and social involvement) and well-being (self-reported health and psychosomatic and depressive symptoms) were analyzed using two-way analyses of covariance and multiple regression models with sequential entry of the variables. MCL participants from both ethnic groups reported higher social capital (p < 0.001), better self-reported health (p < 0.001), and lower psychosomatic symptoms (p < 0.001) compared to non-participants. Jewish MCL participants reported lower depressive symptoms (p < 0.001) than non-participants, however no difference was found between Arab MCL participants and non-participants (p < 0.160). Amateur team sports such as MCL are related with higher levels of well-being and social capital. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies that examine the change in social capital and well-being over time.

scholarly journals Social capital and health among participants in the cachibol league in Israel

2020 ◽  
pp. 101269022096811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orna Baron-Epel ◽  
Deborah Kadish ◽  
Yuval Paldi ◽  
Daniel S Moran ◽  
Riki Tesler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Social Involvement ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Group Participation ◽  
Community Sports ◽  
Over Time

The Israeli cachibol league, Mamanet, is a grass roots non-professional community sports club for mothers. Our aim was to assess if participants in the Mamanet League have higher levels of social capital and if social capital and wellbeing improve with time. Two groups were interviewed: a control group not participating in the league and a group of Mamanet participants. The women were interviewed within 3 months of joining (T1) and 13–15 months later (T2). The questionnaire included questions on sociodemographic characteristics, social capital (social support, social involvement, trust) and wellbeing (self-reported health (SRH), psychosomatic symptoms, depressive symptoms). At T1 the participants had higher social capital and SRH scores than the control group and lower psychosomatic and depressive symptoms compared with the control group. Participation in the Mamanet League seems to improve two of the three social capital measures: social support and social involvement, showing an increase among the Mamanet group over time and no change in the control group. Participation in the league had no significant effect on wellbeing during this period. Women that participate in sports clubs may initially have higher social capital; in addition, participation may increase levels of social capital over time.

The mediating role of disability and social support in the association between low vision and depressive symptoms in older adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 1039-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen ◽  
Adelita V. Ranchor ◽  
Ton Ambergen ◽  
G. A. Rixt Zijlstra
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Mediating Role

Role of perceived social support in depressive and somatic symptoms experienced by Bedouin Arab and Jewish Israeli undergraduates

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Abu-Kaf ◽  
Golan Shahar ◽  
Gal Noyman-Veksler ◽  
Beatriz Priel
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Somatic Complaints ◽  
Arab Students

Elevated levels of depressive and somatic symptoms have been documented among college students. Over the past two decades, there has been an increase in the number of Bedouin Arab students studying at institutions of higher education in southern Israel. To date, research on coping and mental health problems among students who are members of this ethnic minority has been limited. This study examined the role of three aspects of perceived social support – availability, satisfaction, and the ability to get emotional support – in predicting depressive and somatic symptoms among Jewish Israeli and Bedouin Arab college students. A total of 89 Bedouin and 101 Jewish first-year students participated in this study, which involved two assessment waves 12 to 14 months apart. Participants completed questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms, somatic complaints, three aspects of perceived social support, and demographics. At Time 1, Bedouin students exhibited higher levels of depressive and somatic symptoms and lower levels of all three aspects of social support. Regression analyses showed that level of emotional support was a prospective predictor of somatization at Time 2. Moreover, when levels of emotional support were low, ethnic group predicted depression at Time 2; emotional support predicted depression only among Bedouin Arabs. The present study highlights the importance of the use of emotional support in predicting somatic complaints and depressive symptoms specifically among Bedouin Arab students. Clinical implications on intervention programs for ethnic minority students will be discussed.

scholarly journals Psychosocial and health-related risk factors for depressive symptom trajectories among midlife women over 15 years: Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN)

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce T. Bromberger ◽  
Laura L. Schott ◽  
Nancy E. Avis ◽  
Sybil L. Crawford ◽  
Sioban D. Harlow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depressive Symptom ◽  
Midlife Women ◽  
Role Functioning ◽  
Symptom Trajectories ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Symptom Trajectory

AbstractBackgroundPsychosocial and health-related risk factors for depressive symptoms are known. It is unclear if these are associated with depressive symptom patterns over time. We identified trajectories of depressive symptoms and their risk factors among midlife women followed over 15 years.MethodsParticipants were 3300 multiracial/ethnic women enrolled in a multisite longitudinal menopause and aging study, Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Biological, psychosocial, and depressive symptom data were collected approximately annually. Group-based trajectory modeling identified women with similar longitudinal patterns of depressive symptoms. Trajectory groups were compared on time-invariant and varying characteristics using multivariable multinomial analyses and pairwise comparisons.ResultsFive symptom trajectories were compared (50% very low; 29% low; 5% increasing; 11% decreasing; 5% high). Relative to whites, blacks were less likely to be in the increasing trajectory and more likely to be in the decreasing symptom trajectory and Hispanics were more likely to have a high symptom trajectory than an increasing trajectory. Psychosocial/health factors varied between groups. A rise in sleep problems was associated with higher odds of having an increasing trajectory and a rise in social support was associated with lower odds. Women with low role functioning for 50% or more visits had three times the odds of being in the increasing symptom group.ConclusionsChanges in psychosocial and health characteristics were related to changing depressive symptom trajectories. Health care providers need to evaluate women's sleep quality, social support, life events, and role functioning repeatedly during midlife to monitor changes in these and depressive symptoms.

The role of gender in the association of social capital, social support, and economic security with self-rated health among older adults in deprived communities in Beirut

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1371-1379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiam Chemaitelly ◽  
Caroline Kanaan ◽  
Hind Beydoun ◽  
Monique Chaaya ◽  
Mona Kanaan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Self Rated Health
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