Influence of Taekwondo Training as a Martial Art Sport on Enhancing Mental Wellness of Security Officers in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorGathoni, Benson
dc.contributor.authorMunayi, Simon
dc.contributor.authorKimatai, Rotich Jonathan
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-08T13:14:20Z
dc.date.available2024-03-08T13:14:20Z
dc.date.issued2024-03
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractPurpose: The purpose of this research was to investigate whether or not training in taekwondo as a martial art sport has a positive impact on the mental health of Kenyan security officers. Methodology: The study used a desk top approach where literature was sought from different sources. The research was carried out with consideration given to previous theoretical literature, both published and unpublished. Findings: Problems with mental wellness is a serious societal and work related issue that has numerous ramifications, including far-reaching social and economic impact in Kenyan security officers. However, a significant number of security officers do not seek help when they are experiencing issues with their mental wellness. Research in this area is scant, but there are suggestions that training in Taekwondo as martial arts sport may be an effective sports-based intervention for mental wellness, and that it may provide an affordable alternative to psychological therapy to security officers both public and private. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Uncertainty regarding the validity and trustworthiness of previous research is unfortunately caused by the limited number of studies that are relevant to the topic at hand, in addition to other methodological issues.en_US
dc.identifier.citationGathoni , B., Munayi, S., Rotich, J. K. ., & Njuno, A. N. . (2024). Influence of Taekwondo Training as a Martial Art Sport on Enhancing Mental Wellness of Security Officers in Kenya. International Journal of Humanity and Social Sciences, 2(1), 83–92. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhss.1713en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.47941/ijhss.1713
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27728
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherCARI Journalsen_US
dc.subjectTaekwondo trainingen_US
dc.subjectmartial art sporten_US
dc.subjectmental wellnessen_US
dc.titleInfluence of Taekwondo Training as a Martial Art Sport on Enhancing Mental Wellness of Security Officers in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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