More than half of the players in the hockey women’s Aurora League are experiencing mental strain that reduces performance and well -being.
For example, the load in the women’s Aurora League is caused by their own role in the team and the financial situation. There is less mental load in the league and Mestis.
This is clear in a study conducted in Haaga-Helia, a polytechnic, which looked at the socio-cultural factors affecting the welfare and performance of players in the Aurora League, the League and Mestis.
About 31 percent in the men’s league and at the second highest league level in men in Mestis reports that they are experiencing mental strain. The reading in the Auro League is 52 percent.
According to the study, the main sources of the stress of league players are the level of team and their own performance. For Mestis players, the biggest load factors are the financial situation and the life after the gaming career.
In addition to their level of performance and mental well -being, the Aurora League players also have their own role in the team. The responses also shine between the wages between the series, as the Aurora League emphasizes the load caused by the economic situation, like Mestis.
Welfare is a matter for the whole hockey community
The study states that the results reflect the specific features and requirements of each series, which emphasizes the consideration of series -specific factors in everyday coaching work.
Also, the ability of coaches and leadership players to create a sense of belonging to the team can also influence how much players feel the load.
– Developing well -being and performance is not just the responsibility of individuals. It requires widespread understanding and commitment from the entire hockey community, Topi Jaakola, who is a liaison for the research team, recalls in a bulletin in Haaga-Helia.
According to the study, it would be important in the league to develop coaches’ ability to provide social support. In the Mestis and the Aurora League, on the other hand, there is a great deal of opportunities and funds to support players’ well -being.
The survey was answered by 107 players from the Aurora League, 102 leagues and 87 Mestis in the fall of 2023.