A Mediation Analysis of the ATHENA Intervention for Female Athletes: Prevention of Athletic-Enhancing Substance Use and Unhealthy Weight Loss Behaviors

200970 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Krista W. Ranby · Arizona State University

Leona S. Aiken · Arizona State University

David P. MacKinnon · Oregon Health & Science University

Diane L. Elliot · Arizona State University

Esther Moe · Oregon Health & Science University

Woody McGinnis · Oregon Health & Science University

L. Goldberg

Abstract

ATHENA successfully modified mediators that in turn related to athletic-enhancing substance use and unhealthy weight loss practices. Mediation analyses aid in the understanding of health promotion interventions and inform program development.

Topics & Keywords

Behavioral Health and Interventions Eating Disorders and Behaviors Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Volume 34, Issue 10, pp. 1069-1083

DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsp025

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