U.S., Feb. 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07408752) titled 'Residual Athletic Identity, Body Image, and Emotional Symptoms in Retired Rhythmic Gymnasts' on Feb. 06.
Brief Summary: Background. Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport characterized by high physical and aesthetic demands and typically early competitive retirement. In this context, athletic identity and body image play a central role during the athletic career and may be compromised after retirement, particularly in aesthetic disciplines. However, the relationship between these constructs in retired rhythmic gymnasts has been scarcely investigated.
Objective. To analyze the relationship between athletic identity and body image in retired...