J Athl Train December 2024 PMID 39623564

Anxiety-Related Concussion Perceptions of Parents of Youth Athletes.

Erica Beidler, Elizabeth Teel, Ara J Schmitt, Grace Muccio, John H Holmes, Abigail C Bretzin

Download social card

Mentions

23
Peak: 12 in Oct 2025
across 4 sources since Mar 2025

Extended reach

49,359
potential audience

Total likes

4

Video views

113

Mentions per month

Mar 2025 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • Facebook9 posts
  • Instagram9 posts
  • X / Twitter3 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally positive reception of the publication, with participants emphasizing its relevance and potential impact, citing specific details such as the correlations between parental gender, concussion history, and anxiety levels, and using tones of agreement and concern that suggest the study could shape future parental guidance and sports safety protocols.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the study’s findings, with participants noting the high levels of parental anxiety highlighted in the publication, such as 'a significant majority of parents are upset about concussions.'

InterestHigh interest

The conversations show strong interest, with commenters expressing curiosity about how parental fears influence children's participation, indicated by phrases like 'evaluating the prevalence of concussion-related anxiety' and 'factors like gender influenc

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate moderate engagement, as some participants discuss the implications for youth sports and share personal observations, though many just acknowledge the findings without deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize that the study could influence future approaches to parental education and pediatric sports safety, but concrete changes or calls to action are limited, reflected in statements like 'this could impact how coaches and doctors appr

Abstract in brief

  • Parents play a crucial role in their children's sports participation, but many worry about the risk of concussions, which may impact their kids' involvement in physical activities.
  • A survey of 452 parents of youth athletes revealed that a significant majority (73.2%) are upset about the possibility of their child getting a concussion, with fear and anxiety levels being notably high; only a small fraction (4.6%) felt unconcerned about it.
  • The study found that factors like a parent's own concussion history and gender (being female) influenced the levels of anxiety regarding concussions in their children.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Oct 22, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,809 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

In the new issue, Erica Beidler, PhD, ATC and colleagues evaluate the prevalence of concussion-related anxiety perception in parents of youth athletes. Paper: https://t.co/8iD7nFwzWs https://t.co/g97a2jmA0d

Sep 4, 2025 · 1 like · 9,809 followers View post →

All mentions

NATA
@NATA1950 · X

RT @JAT_NATA:

Oct 23, 2025 · 1 share · 29,445 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

Oct 22, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,809 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
@JAT_NATA · X

In the new issue, Erica Beidler, PhD, ATC and colleagues evaluate the prevalence of concussion-related anxiety perception in parents of youth athletes. Paper: https://t.co/8iD7nFwzWs https://t.co/g97a2jmA0d

Sep 4, 2025 · 1 like · 9,809 followers View post →
Journal of Athletic Training
Facebook

Episode: https://tinyurl.com/4brnne4a Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950 · May be an image of text that says 'JAT OwoeAHR መዊ มะคะ ...

Dec 15, 2025 View →
Journal - In the new issue, Nicolette A. Harris, EdS, DAT, LAT, ATC ...
Facebook

Episode: https://tinyurl.com/4brnne4a Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950 · May be an image of text that says 'JAT ...

Oct 28, 2025 View →
New Issue of the Journal of Athletic Training: Expert Insights on ...
Instagram

... .com/4brnne4a. Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950. more. 3 days ago · jat_nata's profile picture · jat_nata. •. Follow.

Oct 24, 2025 View →
Journal - New JAT Chat Episode - A must listen for parents and ...
Facebook

... 4brnne4a Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950. Erica Beidler Johnson and 6 others ·

Oct 22, 2025 View →
New JAT Chat Episode - A must listen for parents and clinicians! Dr ...
Facebook

... 10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950 ... Episode: https://tinyurl.com/4brnne4a Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950.

Oct 22, 2025 View →
New JAT Chat Episode - A must listen for parents and clinicians! Dr ...
Instagram

... of youth athletes. Episode: https://tinyurl.com/4brnne4a Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950".

Oct 22, 2025 View →
Early Recovery Walking Program for ACL Reconstruction
Instagram

... .com/4brnne4a. Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950. more. 4 hours ago · jat_nata's profile picture. jat_nata. •. Follow.

Oct 21, 2025 View →
Athletic Training Services Trends in Public vs Private High Schools ...
Instagram

... .com/4brnne4a. Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950. more. 4 hours ago · jat_nata's profile picture. jat_nata. •. Follow.

Oct 21, 2025 View →
Impact of Concussions on Collegiate Athletes' Sleep Patterns
Instagram

Episode: https://tinyurl.com/4brnne4a. Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950. more. 4 hours ago · jat_nata. •. Follow.

Oct 21, 2025 View →
In the new issue, Ana Flavia Balotari Botta, MS, PT and colleagues ...
Instagram

... .com/4brnne4a. Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950. more. 4 hours ago · jat_nata's profile picture · jat_nata. •.

Oct 21, 2025 View →
Journal - In the new issue, Kyeongtak Song, PhD, ATC, CSCS and ...
Facebook

Episode: https://tinyurl.com/4brnne4a Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950 · May be an image of text that says 'JAT ...

Sep 23, 2025 View →
In the new issue, Erica Beidler, PhD, ATC and colleagues evaluate ...
Facebook

... 10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23. Log in ·

Sep 4, 2025 View →
Journal - In the new issue, Erica Beidler, PhD, ATC and colleagues ...
Facebook

... parents of youth athletes. Paper: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23. Mongolian AT and 18 others ·

Sep 4, 2025 View →
New Issue of Journal of Athletic Training Available Now - Read Now!
Instagram

Photo by ISU Athletic Training on December 05, 2025. May be an image of.

Aug 27, 2025 View →
In the new issue, Susan W. Yeargin, PhD, ATC and colleagues ...
Instagram

... anxiety perception in parents of youth athletes. Paper: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23. selengkapnya. 3 hari yang lalu · jat_nata. •.

Jul 23, 2025 View →
In the new issue, Zachary J DeZee, BS and colleagues evaluate the ...
Instagram

... .com/4brnne4a. Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950. more. 1 day ago · jat_nata's profile picture · jat_nata. •. Follow.

Mar 3, 2025 View →
Journal of Athletic Training - New Current Clinical Concepts in the ...
Facebook

Paper: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 · May be a graphic of text that says 'Original Research child sustaining a setting. Mongolian ...

Jul 26, 2021 View →
Journal of Athletic Training - The July issue of Journal of Athletic ...
Facebook

Episode: https://tinyurl.com/4brnne4a Article: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0579.23 @nata1950 · May be an image of text that says 'JAT ...

Jul 22, 2021 View →