June 11, 2023
The study found more sports participation at a young age was associated with better self-esteem later in life. Positive self-esteem, the study noted, was a key factor in children who played sports versus those who didn’t. The study concludes no other evidence was found for sports aiding other neurological, psychological or behavioural variables but mentioned more research was needed to see if sports can mitigate issues for children at higher risk of developing mental health issues.