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Boxing as an Intervention in Mental Health: A Scoping Review.
- Source :
- American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine; Jul2023, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p589-600, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Introduction : Physical activity has been shown to have a multitude of mental health benefits. However, there is limited evidence on the specific mental health benefits of boxing. We conducted a scoping review of academic and grey literature to map research of boxing exercises as an intervention in mental health and to identify gaps in knowledge. Methods : The authors utilized the PRISMA-ScR methodological approach and guidelines from the Joanna Briggs Institute and a structured search was completed from inception until August 08, 2022. Results : We identified 16 documents that used non-contact boxing as an exercise intervention that improved various mental health difficulties. Non-contact boxing exercises, usually in a high-intensity-interval training group setting, provided significant reduction in symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Non-contact boxing provided a cathartic release of anger and stress, with evidence of improved mood, self-esteem, confidence, concentration, metabolic burden, strength and coordination. Conclusions : Preliminary evidence indicates that non-contact boxing exercises are a promising intervention to improve mental health burden. Further well designed randomized controlled trials using group, non-contact boxing exercises as an intervention for common mental disorders are warranted to confirm its benefits for mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MENTAL illness treatment
ANXIETY treatment
SCHIZOPHRENIA treatment
TREATMENT of post-traumatic stress disorder
MINDFULNESS
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors
AFFECT (Psychology)
CONFIDENCE
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL model
SYSTEMATIC reviews
SELF-perception
LEADERSHIP
MENTAL health
MENTAL depression
RESEARCH funding
BOXING
LITERATURE reviews
HIGH-intensity interval training
AGGRESSION (Psychology)
ANGER
MEDLINE
EXERCISE therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15598276
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164710142
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276221124095