Table 2 Summary of the psychosocial health aspects associated with sport participation for adults

Psychological

Well-being

[24, 25, 28, 32]

Psychological

Reduced stress

[23, 28, 31]

Psychological

Reduced distress

[23, 29, 31]

Social

Social functioning

[10, 24]

Psychological

Vitality

[10, 24]

Psychological

Hedonic enjoyment

[32]

Psychological

Subjective wellbeing

[26]

Psychosocial

Belonging

[25]

Psychological

Life satisfaction

[10]

Psychological

Lower depression

[30]

Psychological

Mental health

[10]

Psychosocial

Role emotion

[24]

Psychosocial

Sense of community

[27]