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Henrik Gustafsson is a Professor of Sports Science Research at Karlstad University, affiliated with the Department of Sport and Social Sciences. His research focuses on stress, recovery, and performance development in sports contexts, with specific emphasis on mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral approaches (CBT), and fatigue in elite athletes.
- Current research explores burnout trajectories in adolescent athletes and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Key collaborations include experts in sports medicine, psychology, and education
Research Interests cover:
- Athlete burnout and mental health
- Mindfulness applications in sports performance
- Psychophysiological stress markers
- Coach-athlete relationship dynamics
- Intervention sustainability and behavioral change
- Neurodiversity in athletic populations
Recent publications analyze:
- Burnout prevention strategies
- Perfectionism in elite sports
- Psychosocial dropout predictors
- Rehabilitation through physical activity
- Cognitive interference under pressure
Contact: henrik.gustafsson@kau.se
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