Journal of Physical Activity (JPA)
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): Januari 2023

The Effect of Decreased Intensity of Physical Activity in Former Athletes on the Incidence of Depression: Literature Review: English

Refianisa, Salwa (Unknown)
Klafinofa, Hanifa Rahmatya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Sep 2025

Abstract

In general, physical activity is needed for athletes. Doing physical activity will also have a good impact on the body so this indicates that physical activity can be a measure of individual health. However, after the end of an athlete's career, there is a decrease in the intensity of physical activity which causes a negative impact in the form of depression on former athletes. This article was prepared using the systematic literature review method which aims to provide information about the effect of decreasing the intensity of physical activity in former athletes on the incidence of depression. The articles used were obtained from the Garba Digital Reference (GARUDA) database and PubMed. There were 7 relevant journal articles based on the selection results by adjusting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results obtained in this article are evidence of the effect of reducing the intensity of physical exercise has a negative impact on former athletes. Many psychological problems arise, such as frustration and depression. Although there are many environmental factors that affect psychological disorders, but with the routine physical exercise that is usually done by a former athlete has more impact on his psychological condition.

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jpa

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Education Other

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The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of sport. Journal of Physical Activity (JPA) particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of the sciences of sport areas as follows: 1. ...