Performance Enhancement & Health
Scope & Guideline
Advancing health through performance insights.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Performance Enhancement Practices:
The journal investigates various methods and substances used to enhance athletic performance, including anabolic-androgenic steroids, dietary supplements, and cognitive enhancers. - Health Implications of Enhancement:
Research published in the journal addresses the potential health risks and benefits associated with performance-enhancing practices, examining both physical and psychological health outcomes. - Youth and Vulnerable Populations:
A significant focus is placed on the prevalence and attitudes towards performance enhancement in youth and vulnerable populations, aiming to inform policy and public health strategies. - Doping Regulations and Ethics:
The journal explores the ethical dimensions and regulatory frameworks surrounding doping in sports, including the perspectives of athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals. - Cultural and Social Contexts:
Research includes sociocultural analyses of performance enhancement behaviors, including the influences of social media and peer dynamics in shaping attitudes and practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Esports and Performance Enhancement:
The rise of esports has prompted an increasing focus on performance enhancement within this domain, examining player perspectives on regulation, legitimacy, and health implications. - Mental Health and Performance Enhancement:
There is a growing trend in exploring the intersection of mental health and performance enhancement, particularly regarding the psychological effects of substance use and the mental health challenges faced by athletes. - Regulatory and Policy Analysis:
Research increasingly addresses the need for improved regulatory frameworks and policies related to performance-enhancing substances, particularly concerning youth and vulnerable populations. - Social Media Influence:
The impact of social media on attitudes and practices related to performance enhancement is emerging as a significant theme, with studies investigating how influencers shape perceptions of doping and supplementation. - Cognitive Enhancers and Non-traditional Substances:
There is a noticeable trend towards examining cognitive enhancers and non-traditional substances in the context of performance enhancement, moving beyond the focus on physical enhancement.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Doping Methods:
There appears to be a waning focus on traditional doping methods, such as the use of steroids and stimulants, as newer forms of enhancement and alternative substances gain attention. - General Attitudes Towards Doping:
Research specifically addressing general attitudes towards doping without a contextual framework or specific population focus seems to be less frequently published, possibly indicating a shift towards more nuanced studies. - Historical Perspectives on Doping:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers that examine historical perspectives on doping practices, with more emphasis now placed on contemporary issues and emerging trends.
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