Kimiecik and Dunn recognized for student-athlete well-being research
Kimiecik and Dunn recognized for student-athlete well-being research
Carlyn Kimiecik, assistant professor in the Family Science and Social Work Department, and social work student Katharine Dunn presented their literature review findings at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Chapter 2024 Annual Conference in Columbus. Dunn's research, "Exploring the Challenges Faced by Collegiate Student-Athletes Across Well-Being Domains: A Review of the Literature," earned her the Undergraduate Research Presentation Award. The study highlighted gaps in existing research on student-athlete holistic well-being, calling for more attention to areas like academics, career/life skills, spiritual health, minority identity, and social well-being. Their work emphasizes the critical role sport social workers play in supporting student-athletes through focused research and tailored programming.
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