Margo Ek Adam
Biographic Data
| ID | 2545897 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Margo Ek Adam |
| GIVEN NAMES | Margo Ek |
| FAMILY NAME | Adam |
| SIGNATURE | ADAM M E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Saskatchewan |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7649-1967 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
‘But having someone, kind of, walk you through what to do … ’
Women face a variety of challenges as athletes, many of which are rooted in the gendered nature of sport. Despite these challenges, they have the potential to thrive in sport provided they have access to appropriate resources such as tailored mental performance programs focused on self-compassion. With the current sport psychology evidence base largely focused on sport experiences and program preferences of men athletes, current programs overlook…
I just wasn’t expecting it”
Introduction Menarche is a significant milestone in adolescence, yet the implications of early menarche [menarche before 12.72 years (Canadian mean)], remain insufficiently understood. Early menarche is generally linked to increased mental health risks, which may be intensified by the appearance-based pressures of competitive dance. Existing literature emphasizes menstrual disorders and delayed menarche, leaving early menarche in dance largely un…
Self-Compassion or Self-Criticism? Predicting Women Athletes’ Psychological Flourishing in Sport in Canada
Exploring the emotional experiences of young women with chronic pain
Chronic pain is multidimensional and includes an emotional dimension in addition to the physical and cognitive dimensions. Self-compassion, being touched by and open to one's own suffering, has been identified as a useful resource during difficult experiences. The purpose of this narrative inquiry was to explore the role of self-compassion in the emotional experiences of women with chronic pain. Seven women participated in focus groups, reflectiv…
Narratives of adolescent women athletes’ body self-compassion, performance and emotional well-being
Sport participation can be a highly rewarding experience for young women. However, it can also involve unpleasant experiences such as failing to meet performance goals and threats to body image, which may detrimentally impact athletes’ well-being. Body image is salient for women in sport and can also be a source of suffering/challenge. Treating oneself with compassion has been suggested as a resource to buffer against negative outcomes of failure…
Exploring the emotional experiences of young women with chronic pain
Chronic pain is multidimensional and includes an emotional dimension in addition to the physical and cognitive dimensions. Self-compassion, being touched by and open to one's own suffering, has been identified as a useful resource during difficult experiences. The purpose of this narrative inquiry was to explore the role of self-compassion in the emotional experiences of women with chronic pain. Seven women participated in focus groups, reflectiv…
Narratives of adolescent women athletes’ body self-compassion, performance and emotional well-being
Sport participation can be a highly rewarding experience for young women. However, it can also involve unpleasant experiences such as failing to meet performance goals and threats to body image, which may detrimentally impact athletes’ well-being. Body image is salient for women in sport and can also be a source of suffering/challenge. Treating oneself with compassion has been suggested as a resource to buffer against negative outcomes of failure…
Exploring the emotional experiences of young women with chronic pain
Chronic pain is multidimensional and includes an emotional dimension in addition to the physical and cognitive dimensions. Self-compassion, being touched by and open to one's own suffering, has been identified as a useful resource during difficult experiences. The purpose of this narrative inquiry was to explore the role of self-compassion in the emotional experiences of women with chronic pain. Seven women participated in focus groups, reflectiv…
Self-Compassion or Self-Criticism? Predicting Women Athletes’ Psychological Flourishing in Sport in Canada
‘But having someone, kind of, walk you through what to do … ’
Women face a variety of challenges as athletes, many of which are rooted in the gendered nature of sport. Despite these challenges, they have the potential to thrive in sport provided they have access to appropriate resources such as tailored mental performance programs focused on self-compassion. With the current sport psychology evidence base largely focused on sport experiences and program preferences of men athletes, current programs overlook…
I just wasn’t expecting it”
Introduction Menarche is a significant milestone in adolescence, yet the implications of early menarche [menarche before 12.72 years (Canadian mean)], remain insufficiently understood. Early menarche is generally linked to increased mental health risks, which may be intensified by the appearance-based pressures of competitive dance. Existing literature emphasizes menstrual disorders and delayed menarche, leaving early menarche in dance largely un…
Mindfulness (4 works) · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Self-compassion (4 works) · Athletes (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Compassion (2 works) · Medicine (2 works)