• A state of physical and mental fatigue in athletes.
• Can be influenced by personal, situational, and psychosocial factors.

Fun Fact! In 2007, there were only 27 studies on athlete burnout. Imagine studying a topic that few have explored! 🕵️‍♂️

• Study 1
  • Used psychometric tests.
  • Findings: Burned out players had:
    • 🔥 Higher burnout scores
    • 🚶‍♂️ Less input in training & higher withdrawal
    • 🏫 More likely to have played in school & up an age
    • 🙅‍♂️ Less external motivation, more a-motivation
    • 🎯 Higher perfectionism
    • 😔 Fewer coping strategies
    • 🌱 Less positive interpretation & growth coping.
  • Conclusion: Perfectionism is a major burnout factor.

Real-World Example: Think of a young tennis player who always aims for 'perfect' shots. If they miss even once, they feel devastated. Their obsession with perfection can lead them to feel constantly drained and discouraged.

• Physical: Like feeling constantly tired.
• Mental: Such as feeling overwhelmed or discouraged.

Reasons for Burnout:

• Physical: Overtraining
• Logistical: Too many commitments
• Social-Interpersonal: Need for a social life or peer pressure
• Psychological Concerns: Mental stress, perfectionism.

• Burnout arises due to a mix of personal (like personality) and situational factors.
• Gould et al. believes there are sub-strains within this model:
  • Social Psychologically Driven:
    • Athlete perfectionism
    • Situational pressures

Did You Know? This model is like saying if you mix different ingredients (personal & situational factors) in a blender (the stress model), the smoothie (burnout) you get can have various flavors (sub-strains)! 🥤

• Study 2 (More In-depth)
  • Interviews with 10 burned-out players.
  • Findings: Burnout is best viewed through Smith’s model due to the balance of personality and situational factors.
• Study 3 (Individual Experiences)
  • Examined 3 players, each representing different sub-strains:
    • Mr. Perfect: High perfectionism and overtraining
    • Social Bee: Pressured by others, needing social life
    • Mr. Ambitious: Physically overtrained with unsuitable goals.

For Instance: Mr. Perfect might be the student who studies too hard for every test. Social Bee might be the kid torn between practice and parties. Mr. Ambitious? That's the friend trying to juggle too many activities.

Burnout isn't just about being tired. It's a complex mix of factors, and it's essential to recognize these early, especially in young athletes. Remember, it's always okay to take a break and recharge! 🔄🔋

Hope these notes made burnout a tad more understandable and fun to learn about! 🎉📘