Transtornos alimentares, imagem corporal e desempenho acadêmico em atletas universitários: uma revisão sistemática

Abstract

The article explores the relationship between eating disorders, body image and academic performance in university athletes, highlighting the pressure to balance sports and academic demands. High-performance athletes face aesthetic pressures that can lead to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating habits, factors that negatively influence both mental health and academic performance. This research presents a systematic review of literature (RSL), qualitative in nature, and aims to highlight the importance of the theme and how these disorders can affect university athletes. He analyzed how the search for an ideal body affects these athletes, revealing that distortions in the body image and aesthetic pressure are associated with eating disorders, with significant impact on academic performance. The results of the review indicate that aesthetic pressure and distortions of body image significantly affect eating habits and mental health of university athletes, with clear impacts on academic performance. The study also highlights the importance of interventions that promote mental health and well-being, highlighting the role of psychopedagogy in creating strategies to help these athletes balance their sporting and educational responsibilities. The research reinforces the need for institutional support to minimize the negative effects of aesthetic pressures and feed these students, ensuring a healthy environment for academic and athletic development.