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The impact of sports participation on psychological health and social outcomes in children and adolescents: a systematic review and update to the “Mental Health through Sport” conceptual model

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-026-03104-1

Published Online: 2026-03-11

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Wade, Levi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4007-5336
Eime, Rochelle https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8614-2813
Pankowiak, Aurélie https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0178-513X
Vella, Stewart https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0537-9366
Robinson, Katie https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8347-4783
Kennedy, Sarah https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9804-616X
Parkes, Rebekah https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3018-0810
Eather, Narelle https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6320-4540
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Article History

Received: 24 July 2025

Accepted: 3 February 2026

First Online: 11 March 2026

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