Mental health help-seeking knowledge, attitudes and behaviour among male elite rugby players: the role of masculine health-related values.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Masculine norms of toughness and self-reliance can discourage help-seeking among elite athletes who are men. Effective ways to leverage masculine norms for help-seeking is a relatively unexplored area in athlete mental health. The study aimed to investigate how masculine health-related values measured by the Intentions Masculine Values Scale (IMVS) affect help-seeking behaviours among male elite rugby players.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 220 Japanese male elite rugby players in the Japan Rugby League One (response rate: 40.6%). Participants completed an online survey assessing help-seeking knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, along with masculine health-related values using the IMVS. Psychological safety within sports settings was evaluate

SUBMITTER: Ojio Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792290 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature