https://iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJPERS/issue/feed 2024-05-08T11:27:11+03:00 Open Journal Systems <p> International Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports (IJPERS), a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and case studies in the fields of physical education, recreation, sports, health, and wellness. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and educators to share their knowledge, experience, and insights on various topics related to these disciplines.</p> <p>The journal has a broad scope that covers various aspects of physical education, recreation, sports, health, and wellness. Some of the topics include: Curriculum development and implementation in physical education, Pedagogical approaches and strategies in physical education, Assessment and evaluation in physical education, Professional development and training in physical education, Physical activity and fitness promotion, Recreation and leisure studies, Sport management and administration, Sport psychology and sociology, Sport coaching and performance, Sport medicine and injury prevention, Health education and promotion and Wellness and quality of life.</p> <p>The journal follows a rigorous and transparent editorial process that ensures the quality and integrity of the published work. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics and guidelines, and expects the authors, reviewers, and editors to follow the same principles. The journal also supports the open access policy, which means that all the published articles are freely available online without any subscription or fee.</p> <p>The journal welcomes submissions from researchers, practitioners, and educators from different disciplines and backgrounds. The journal accepts manuscripts in English only. The authors are required to follow the manuscript preparation checklist provided by the journal before submitting their work. The journal uses a double-blind peer review system, which means that the identities of the authors and reviewers are concealed from each other.</p> https://iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJPERS/article/view/2550 2024-05-08T11:24:33+03:00 Benson Gathoni gathoni.benson@ku.ac.ke Simon Munayi journals@iprjb.org Janet Wanjira journals@iprjb.org Daniel Apaak journals@iprjb.org Evans Amakye journals@iprjb.org

<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The objective of the study was to determine how the interaction between the volume of online sports betting and the demographic factors affects how student-athletes perceive the repercussions on their mental health.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> Cross-sectional survey research was used for this study. Thirty-eight universities both public and private were sampled. Self-reporting questionnaires, key interview schedules and an observation plan were all used by the researcher. With the help of the SPSS version 25 programme, the data were coded and examined. Testing the impact of demographic factors on the connection between dependent and independent variables involved regression analysis with an interaction effect. The link between the independent variables was investigated using correlation analysis. Data was presented in form of tables and figures.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>The findings demonstrate a substantial and positive correlation between the level of gambling and mental health (r = 0.411, P&gt;0.0001). The findings of the regression of coefficients showed a positive and&nbsp;significant relationship between the severity of gambling and students' mental wellness (r = 0.576, P&gt;0.0001). The R1 Squared value was greater than 0.169 (without interaction) at 010.731 (with demographic factors interaction). The interaction impact of the demographic parameters was significant (p-value = 0.012).</p> <p><strong>Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:</strong> This suggests that the association between the intensity of gambling and mental wellness is significantly influenced by the combination of demographic factors. According to study, regular bettors are more likely to attempt or commit suicide because they are more prone to feel anger, rage, and guilt after suffering significant losses. Particularly when students are under stress, this is true. Online sports betting has also been linked to high levels of addiction, just like alcohol, drugs, and items related to smoking.</p>

2024-05-08T00:00:00+03:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Dr. Gathoni Ndung’u Benson (Ph.D), Dr. Simon Munayi (Ph.D), Dr. Janet Wanjira (Ph.D), Prof. Daniel Apaak, Dr. Evans Kwako Amakye