Well-being Of Participants Research Articles

‘Taking Pictures is Like Treasure Hunting’: Exploring the Therapeutic Value of Photography as a Qualitative Research Method

Photography has been increasingly used in qualitative research. However, little is known about the benefits of photography-based research from the perspective of the research participants. This article aims to investigate the views of a group of fifteen mental health service users on the therapeutic benefits and limitations of photography as a research method. For this purpose, visual and textual data from four weekly photography workshops, photo-elicitation interviews, and a reflection and feedback group were thematically analysed. Four overarching themes were identified in support of the therapeutic value of photography: (1) forging social companionship and camaraderie, (2) intra-personal reflection and self-awareness, (3) connection with nature, and (4) photography as an occupation. Therapeutic limitations and challenges of photography as a research method are also discussed. The findings of this study may be applicable beyond the area of mental health and contribute to enhancing the ethical principle of beneficence in research by creating opportunities for personal growth and wellbeing for research participants involved in photography-based studies.

The Link between Abstract Thinking Style and Subjective Well-Being: Its Impact when People are in (Real or Perceived) Financial Scarcity.

Across three studies, we explored the link between an abstract mindset and subjective well-being (SWB) in participants with real and/or perceived financial scarcity. In Studies 1 and 2, samples presented real objective financial vulnerability: Adolescents from lower-middle income districts (Study 1; N = 256), and adults without higher education and with very low incomes (Study 2; N = 210). In Studies 1 and 2 participants completed a survey including measures of thinking style and SWB. In Studies 2 and 3 perception of financial difficulty and SWB were also measured. Study 3 (N = 161) used a sample of university students and employed an experimental design manipulating participants' thinking style (i.e., concrete versus abstract mindset conditions); additionally, all participants were induced to perceive financial scarcity. Correlations revealed a significant and positive relationship between an abstract thinking style and SWB (Studies 1 and 2). Thus, these results showed that a relatively more abstract thinking style was associated with greater life satisfaction. In Studies 2 and 3 mediation analyses indicated that adults who presented a more abstract thinking style, perceived lower financial difficulties and then reported greater SWB. Overall, given that an abstract thinking style can be induced, these results offer a new intervention approach for improving the SWB of people living in situations of financial scarcity.

Study on psychological well-being and its determinants among elderly people attending geriatric clinic at Medical College, Kolkata

Background: Significant growth in the proportion of older people in India will lead to changes in the country’s society. If common psychological problems such as depression and anxiety are not addressed, they can have lasting effects on individuals, particularly older individuals. It has the potential to impair the management of ongoing chronic illnesses and result in both physical and mental limitations. Aims and Objectives: The objective was to assess the psychological well-being (PWB) of the study participants attending the geriatric outpatient department and its contributing factor(s). Materials and Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted in the Geriatric Clinic of Medical College, Kolkata, among 301 geriatric people during a 1-year time period. The assessment of PWB was done using Ryff’s PWB scales, 42-item version. The analysis of the data was done using SPSS version 16. Results: The mean age of the participants was 66.68 (±6.48) years. The mean PWB score was 156.2 ± 18.6 according to Ryff’s PWB scales. The minimum score was 94, and the maximum score was 226. Poor PWB was seen among 50.8% of the elderly. Conclusion: Poor PWB among seniors and several factors such as current living arrangements, socioeconomic status, employment history, history of recent injury, and patients’ spiritual history play an important role. To handle the issue, new and modified geriatric health policies are very much needed.

How to co-create content moderation policies: the case of the AutSPACEs project

Abstract The moderation of user-generated content on online platforms remains a key solution to protecting people online, but also remains a perpetual challenge as the appropriateness of content moderation guidelines depends on the online community that they aim to govern. This challenge affects marginalized groups in particular, as they more frequently experience online abuse but also end up falsely being the target of content-moderation guidelines. While there have been calls for democratic, community-moderation, there has so far been little research into how to implement such approaches. Here, we present the co-creation of content moderation strategies with the users of an online platform to address some of these challenges. Within the context of AutSPACEs—an online citizen science platform that aims to allow autistic people to share their own sensory processing experiences publicly—we used a community-based and participatory approach to co-design a content moderation solution that would fit the preferences, priorities, and needs of its autistic user community. We outline how this approach helped us discover context-specific moderation dilemmas around participant safety and well-being and how we addressed those. These trade-offs have resulted in a moderation design that differs from more general social networks in aspects such as how to contribute, when to moderate, and what to moderate. While these dilemmas, processes, and solutions are specific to the context of AutSPACEs, we highlight how the co-design approach itself could be applied and useful for other communities to uncover challenges and help other online spaces to embed safety and empowerment.

Campfire Conversations: Using bushcraft as a therapeutic approach to men’s work

This paper reflects on the learning gained from delivering therapeutic group work with men, in a natural environment, using bushcraft as a vehicle to deliver a programme of work aimed at supporting the wellbeing of participants. The article explores the benefits of using bushcraft for therapeutic work and how it can help men engage in group work. It considers how developing a micro-community supports participants' wellbeing through the co-construction of a shared space to learn and reflect, fostering a power-shared journey whilst developing a sense of community. Reflective methods using field notes, participant observations and feedback were used to offer insight into the benefits of using bushcraft as a therapeutic vehicle within a pluralistic approach. A case study is used to demonstrate the work and its impact, drawing on the observations, reflections and evaluations provided by those who attended the group.

생활체육 탁구참여자의 참가동기와 심리적웰빙의 관계에서 긍정심리자본의 매개효과 분석

생활체육 탁구참여자의 참가동기와 심리적웰빙의 관계에서 긍정심리자본의 매개효과 분석

Duration of Widowhood and Perceived Social Support as Predictors of Psychological Wellbeing among the Widowed

The study examined duration of widowhood and perceived social support as predictors of psychological wellbeing among the widowed. A sample of 425 participants drawn for the study with 147 males and 278 females with ages ranging from 20 to 85 years using purposive sampling technique. In the course of this study, three (3) hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Variance. Finding of hypothesis one (1) indicated that duration of widowhood did not significantly predicts the psychological wellbeing of the widowed, means, 13.78 (SE = .29), 14.32 (SE = .90), 17.10 (SE = 1.73), F(2, 413) = 1.912, p = .149. η2 = .009. It means the psychological wellbeing of the widowed cannot be predicted by duration of widowhood. Result of hypothesis two (2) revealed that perceived social support did not significantly predicts the psychological wellbeing of participants, means, 13.88 (SE = 1.10), 16.26 (SE = .73), F(1, 413) = 3.277, p = .071. η2 = .008. Meaning that the psychological wellbeing of the widowed cannot be predicted by perceived social support. Finding of hypothesis three (3) showed a significant interaction effect of widowhood duration and perceived social support on psychological wellbeing of the widowed, means, 13.92 (SE = .45), 13.63 (SE = .37), 11.96 (SE = 1.56), 16.68 (SE = .91), 15.75 (SE = 2.86), 18.46 (SE = 1.95), F(2, 413) = 3.743, p = .024. η2 = .018. This means the psychological wellbeing of the widowed can be predicted by the interaction of widowhood duration and perceived social support. Keywords: Duration of Widowhood, Perceived Social Support, Predictors, Psychological Wellbeing, Widowed.

CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR HEALTH SERVICES USERS OF SOCIAL HEALTH SECURITY ADMINISTERING BODIES FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE (Research Study at Sawang Community Health Center, North Aceh)

Consumer protection is the pursuit of legal certainty and safeguards for customers. In Indonesia, this extends to all citizens, including civil servants, retired TNI/POLRI recipients, veterans, and other State-Owned Enterprises, who are covered by National Health Insurance. This insurance is managed by the Social Health Security Administering Body, a legal entity directly accountable to the President. The establishment of this body aimed to ensure the well-being of participants and their families by providing essential living necessities. Within this context, several significant issues arise. One pertains to how the Health Social Security Administering Body safeguards the rights of patients at the Sawang Health Center. Additionally, there are challenges in upholding patient rights at this center. Empirical juridical research was employed to investigate these matters, involving data from human interactions through interviews, direct observations, physical evidence, and archives. The findings reveal that some rights remain unfulfilled. For instance, patients holding Social Security Administering Agency cards may face prosecution if they seek treatment at a health facility different from the one listed on their card. Furthermore, many cards, including BPJS cards, Resident Identity Cards, or Family Cards, are not registered with the Population and Civil Registration Service (Dukcapil), creating obstacles for the Sawang Community Health Center. To address these challenges, efforts should be made to prevent prosecution for patients with cards that differ from their treatment facility, ensuring they receive necessary medication. Additionally, inactive Social Security Administering Body cards should be reactivated to enhance access to healthcare. In summary, consumer protection in the context of healthcare at the Sawang Community Health Center and the role of the Social Security Administering Agency is a complex issue. Addressing challenges related to card discrepancies and inactivity is crucial for the protection of patient rights in this setting

Documenting Competing Needs to Well-Being Among Those on Community Supervision in the South.

Although the harms of incarceration on health are well known, little is known about individuals' competing priorities to maintaining their health while on probation and parole after release from incarceration. We explored individuals' competing needs on probation and parole (lack of health insurance/access, hazardous alcohol use, substance use, food insecurity, un/underemployment, housing insecurity, lack of social support, length of recent incarceration, prohibitive monthly fees, criminal legal discrimination) to achieving well-being. We explored overlap between competing needs and overall well-being. This descriptive, cross-sectional analysis assesses the relationship between competing needs and current well-being of participants in The Southern Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Study. Of 364 enrolled participants, 48% were thriving. The most common competing need was substance use (73%). Of the 10 competing needs, participants experienced a median 4 (interquartile range [IQR] 3-6). Those considered to be thriving experienced a median 4 (IQR 3-5) competing needs while those not thriving experienced a median 5 (IQR 4-6; p < .001). People on probation and parole experience competing needs to achieving health and well-being. To improve well-being among this population, programs and policies must focus on not only the health of those exiting incarceration but also the multiple competing needs that they face.

‘I’m going to take my power back and do whatever I can’: The self-efficacy of survivors of intimate partner strangulation and their engagement in research interviews

Purpose: Existing literature identifies the agency used by survivors of domestic violence when they participate in research. However, some human research ethics committees act as gatekeepers on research into survivors’ lived experience due to their perceived vulnerability. This article explores factors that influence survivors’ decision-making when they participate in research interviews. Methods: Sixteen survivors of intimate partner strangulation participated in interviews about their lived experience. The analysis of the interview transcripts was guided by the research question: What factors influence the agency that survivors of domestic violence draw on when making decisions about participating in research interviews? Results: The findings revealed four processes through which the self-efficacy of participants became apparent – cognitive, motivational, affective and selection processes. Self-efficacy underpins a person's agentic behaviours, particularly their decision-making. Conclusion: This article highlights how survivors of intimate partner strangulation, notwithstanding their lived experience of extreme violence, exercise self-efficacy. Knowledge in this area is valuable because it indicates survivors who have left the abusive relationship and have engaged in support can make informed decisions about their participation in research interviews. Such understandings can provide researchers with an increased awareness about the wellbeing of participants during interviews and human research ethics committees can be confident that research participants, who may be considered ‘vulnerable’, have the ability to assess their capacity to engage in research, if the caveats of having left the abusive relationship and having sought support are satisfied.

Towards a praxis of care in post-pandemic fieldwork: Comparing ethnographic encounters during Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of both researchers and participants throughout the research process. In this paper, we argue that in order to produce caring research, the wellbeing of researchers must not be neglected. Using our experiences as three doctoral researchers undertaking ethnographic fieldwork during the pandemic, we consider what it means to do research which has a ‘praxis of care’ at its core. By consciously embedding care into the research process, we argue that we can work towards research that prioritises multiple modes of care and compassion. To demonstrate this, we present and reflect on our three related, but individual experiences as ongoing case studies. Grounding our own research encounters within broader literature focused on self-care in early career research alongside feminist perspectives, we ask the following questions: In the pursuit of knowledge, what does taking a step back to care for ourselves look like? How can we plan fieldwork which operates without harm for both researcher and participant? Finally, we contemplate what fieldwork with an epistemological commitment to ‘care’ for both researchers and participants could look like and propose some practical recommendations for incorporating a praxis of care throughout the research process.

DAYS AT DUNROVIN: ANALYSIS OF FIELD NOTES FROM AN ONLINE NATURE-BASED INTERVENTION FOR OLDER ADULTS

Abstract Implementing novel interventions for older adults is often challenging, and understanding processes is as important as evaluating outcomes. Days at Dunrovin (D@D) is an online program providing virtual access to a Montana ranch. While originally designed as an individual activity, researchers converted D@D into a group activity for older adults. In this presentation, researchers present an analysis of field notes from 65 group sessions (n = 65) in an assisted living community. Results are organized using the first four elements of the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance). Reach (i.e., participation) depended on encouraging participation and transporting residents to activity areas – often time-consuming, and diminished by limited resources. Effectiveness (preliminary) was evidenced by participant engagement with the activity, and by staff and family observations of participants’ affect and behavior. Laugher, conversations, and reminiscence were consistently observed. Adoption, the level of facility acceptance, was mixed as some staff welcomed the new activity while others found it difficult to support while attending to regular work. Implementation depended on many factors, including the environment (e.g., room arrangement), time of day, fluctuations in participant well-being, and technological capacities such as broadband width. Most notable was a lightning strike on the D@D cameras that resulted in the temporary use of archival content rather than viewing livestreams. Results suggest the feasibility and potential effectiveness of using nature-based livestream broadcasts as a group activity in assisted living and reveal the invaluable role field notes play in understanding implementation and evaluating interventions in applied research.

EXPERIENCES AND WELL-BEING OF LOW-INCOME WORKERS IN THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Abstract The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal job-training program specifically for older workers. SCSEP enrolls unemployed older workers with incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty level into on-the-job and classroom-based training. SCSEP participants often struggle to secure unsubsidized work, as they experience, on average, more than 3 barriers to employment (e.g., low literacy levels, disability, limited English proficiency). While some outcome metrics are tracked (e.g., job attainment, median unsubsidized wages), we know relatively little about participants’ health, well-being, and training experiences. In response, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, we fielded a survey on the multidimensional health, well-being, and experiences of participants throughout Massachusetts. Fielded in the spring and summer of 2022 and in six languages, a total of 91 SCSEP participants took the survey with an age range of 57 to 82. Almost half (44%) spoke a language other than English at home, of which Cantonese and Vietnamese were the most common. Respondents generally reported being in moderately good health (only 3% reported “excellent” health) with at least one chronic health condition (86%), and two-thirds (66%) reported reduced social activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Less than one-quarter (22%) reported having money left over at the end of the month, but that SCSEP itself improved their finances, social engagement, and self-confidence. To conclude, we will offer reflections on the importance of tracking additional characteristics of SCSEP participants and engaging in respectful community-based work with diverse older populations.

Hustle: Experiences of making work ‘work’ for non-standard and precariously employed workers in New York City

Non-standard employment (NSE) has negative implications for workers' health. As part of a larger comparative case study, this article explores US-based workers' experiences in NSE and its influences on their health and well-being in a context of a shrinking social safety net and individualistic cultural values. We conducted interviews with workers in NSE in various occupations in the New York City area (N = 40). We used deductive and inductive thematic analysis and considered variations across levels of employment precarity. All participants experienced the ‘hustle of NSE,’ a dynamic frame comprising: i) tension between payoffs (flexibility, opportunity to work for more pay, and satisfaction with their work) and tradeoffs (job instability and insecurity, and having to work more) that both implicate participants' health and well-being in mostly negative ways; ii) reliance on personal and family resources and opportunities to manage NSE; and iii) low expectations for improvements in employer-based practices and policies or basic worker and social protections despite having clarity about problems and desires. Workers assessed their work and life circumstances and behaved in a way to try to obtain the best results for themselves and their families. When comparing across employment precarity levels, workers' health and well-being experiences varied by participants' immigration status. Understanding health and well-being consequences of NSE contributes to examining individual costs of labor market flexibility. Achieving health equity must include labor, employment and welfare state policies that are more inclusive of gaps created by NSE and precarious employment, especially for workers in marginalized social locations.

Exploring the lived experiences of participants and facilitators of an online mindfulness program during COVID-19: a phenomenological study.

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has placed incredible demands on healthcare workers (HCWs) and adversely impacted their well-being. Throughout the pandemic, organizations have sought to implement brief and flexible mental health interventions to better support employees. Few studies have explored HCWs' lived experiences of participating in brief, online mindfulness programming during the pandemic using qualitative methodologies. To address this gap, we conducted semi-structured interviews with HCWs and program facilitators (n = 13) who participated in an online, four-week, mindfulness-based intervention program. The goals of this study were to: (1) understand how participants experienced work during the pandemic; (2) understand how the rapid switch to online life impacted program delivery and how participants experienced the mindfulness program; and (3) describe the role of the mindfulness program in supporting participants' mental health and well-being. We utilized interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) to elucidate participants' and facilitators' rich and meaningful lived experiences and identified patterns of experiences through a cross-case analysis. This resulted in four main themes: (1) changing environments; (2) snowball of emotions; (3) connection and disconnection; and (4) striving for resilience. Findings from this study highlight strategies for organizations to create and support wellness programs for HCWs in times of public health crises. These include improving social connection in virtual care settings, providing professional development and technology training for HCWs to adapt to rapid environmental changes, and recognizing the difference between emotions and emotional states in HCWs involved in mindfulness-based programs.

Delivering Quality WIL Without Compromising Wellbeing: Exploring Staff and Student Wellbeing in a WIL Context Through the Lens of Organisational Health

Recent scholarship has highlighted the need to be attentive to the student experience of placement-based work-integrated learning and its possible impacts on the wellbeing of student participants. The experiences of staff involved in planning, delivering and supporting work-integrated learning programs and the impact on their wellbeing have received less attention. Using data from a survey conducted at an elite Australian university, this article explores staff perspectives on, and experiences of, work-integrated learning. Through the theoretical lens of organisational health, this article proposes key contributors to ensuring quality learning outcomes for students without comprising the wellbeing of staff. These include conducting realistic workload assessments and providing staffing and allocating workload in line with these; providing appropriate training, staff recognition and reward, and employment which recognises work-integrated learning as a specialist skillset; and resourcing skilled administrative support and technological systems.

Abstract A086: Increasing the arm of research by finding and training key community stakeholders: The Mayo Clinic "Community Engagement in Research and Clinical Trial (CERCT)" curriculum phase 2

Abstract Background: Equitable representation in research remains a critical issue. Barriers to diversity in research have been identified across personal, provider, and health systems levels. To achieve true health equity, investigators must creatively collaborate with community stakeholders for increased education and partnership. The Mayo Clinic Community Engagement in Research and Clinical Trial (CERCT) curriculum was developed in 2022 to improve the inclusivity and diversity of frontline community-based health workers in research, including community health workers (CHWs), pharmacy technicians, health advocates, and citizen scientists. Aim: The CERCT curriculum was designed to empower and improve the skills necessary for engaging members of the communities about research and clinical trial (CT) participation. Aims for this project include beta pilot training of key community stakeholders in underserved minoritized communities, evaluating the efficacy of CERCT modules through increased recruitment into the Mayo Clinic Florida Community Research Registry; and increased diverse representation in research studies. Methods: This project will train community health advocate cohorts in educating the community on the importance and benefits of participating in research and CT and how to effectively communicate that information within their circles of influence both at work and where they live. Five community health advocate cohorts in Florida counties will be trained through 2-hour online modules, taken at their leisure. Results: Eight online module units will be utilized for beta training of CHWs, pharmacy technicians, health advocates and citizen scientists. Modules include explaining importance of biomedical research and CT; recognizing the different types of research and human participation studies; describing the importance/need of increased representation and inclusion; identifying how the safety, welfare, and well-being of participants are protected at every step in the research process; understanding the role of healthcare providers in research participation; learning communication strategies and tools to raise awareness of CT; examining at an in-depth level the informed consent process and conversation with potential participants; and learning to build trust and address common patient concerns and questions. Efficacy will be assessed via community enrollment in the Mayo Clinic Community Research Registry. Conclusion: Currently, community health workers and pharmacy technicians are an underexplored avenue for disseminating CT education and research inclusivity. The development and beta testing of a curricula specifically created for key community stakeholders who may or may not work in the healthcare or research fields seeks to empower those members with the education to inform their communities and increase representation in science. Designed for increasing education, dispelling common misperceptions, and an easy format, these modules are expected to increase the reach of research into historically underrepresented communities. Citation Format: Jennifer M. Crook, Opeyemi Bolajoko, Barbara Greguson, Gwen Boe, Karen Young, Katrina Croghan, Folakemi Odedina. Increasing the arm of research by finding and training key community stakeholders: The Mayo Clinic "Community Engagement in Research and Clinical Trial (CERCT)" curriculum phase 2 [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2023 Sep 29-Oct 2;Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023;32(12 Suppl):Abstract nr A086.

Pandawa Seraja (Pramuka Mawas Bencana Sehat Raga dan Jiwa) in SMP Negeri 2 Martapura Timur Banjar Regency

Floods are the most frequent disasters globally and cause significant impacts and losses. One of the impacts is psychological impact in the form of fear and anxiety. One-third of the victims were children which can result in psychological "trauma" to victims.East Martapura District is one of seven sub-districts in Banjar Regency which is often affected by flooding.Know that 47 adolescents aged 15-24 years in Banjar Regency were directly affected by the 2021 floods.This activity aims to reduce negative impacts such as stress, depression and others.This activity begins with flood education games by telling experiences or things that are known about flooding, delivering educational videos about flooding and flood preparedness, education about "The Importance of Mental Health During Floods". And finally, students are invited to color the prepared pictures using colored pencils. Evaluation of activities was carried out using a pre-post test.The results of the evaluation showed an increase in knowledge of 83.33%. Apart from that, the psychological assistance provided aims to provide mental readiness for SMPN 2 Martapura scout members to face challenges. Thus, this service not only enriches knowledge, but also helps in developing the physical and mental well-being of active scout participants at SMPN 2 Martapura Timur.

Association of patient, treatment and disease characteristics with patient-reported outcomes: Results of the ECHO Registry.

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in people living with haemophilia A (PLWHA) are often under-reported. Investigating PROs from a single study with a diverse population of PLWHA is valuable, irrespective of FVIII product or regimen. To report available data from the Expanding Communications on Haemophilia A Outcomes (ECHO) registry investigating the associations of patient, treatment and disease characteristics with PROs and clinical outcomes in PLWHA. ECHO (NCT02396862), a prospective, multinational, observational registry, enrolled participants aged ≥16 years with moderate or severe haemophilia A using any product or treatment regimen. Data collection, including a variety of PRO questionnaires, was planned at baseline and annually for ≥2 years. Associations between PRO scores and patient, treatment and disease characteristics were determined by statistical analyses. ECHO was terminated early owing to logistical constraints. Baseline data were available from 269 PLWHA from Europe, the United States and Japan. Most participants received prophylactic treatment (76.2%), with those using extended-half-life products (10.0%) reporting higher treatment satisfaction. Older age and body weight>30kg/m2 (>BMI) were associated with poorer joint health. Older age was associated with poorer physical functioning and work productivity. Health-related quality of life and pain interference also deteriorated with age and>BMI;>BMI also increased pain severity scores. ECHO captured a variety of disease characteristics, treatment patterns, PROs and clinical outcomes obtained in real-world practice with ≤1 year's follow-up. Older age, poorer joint health and>BMI adversely affected multiple aspects of participant well-being.

Impact of an exergame intervention on cognitive-motor functions and training experience in young team sports athletes: a non-randomized controlled trial

IntroductionTeam sports athletes need excellent perceptual-cognitive skills, particularly executive functions (EF) to strategically perform on the field. The transfer effect of cognitive training might be accomplished by the inclusion of cognitive stimuli into a physically active environment as these couplings are required in real game situations. A training approach that combines both components is exergaming. The primary objective of this study was to gain preliminary insights into the effects of exergaming on cognitive-motor functions in young team sports athletes. The secondary objective was to investigate participants' training experience and well-being over time.MethodsParticipants were assigned to the intervention or control group. In the intervention group, participants trained with the ExerCube—a mixed reality exergame. The training was planned for 10 weeks (two sessions per week à 25 min) but had to be shortened by 2 weeks due to COVID-19 restrictions. The control group had no additional training. Outcomes included a computer-based alertness test and a cognitive-motor test battery to assess different EF (flexibility, divided attention, and inhibition) via a FitLight Trainer setup.ResultsTwenty-four athletes [mean age (±SD) 15.0 ± 0.7 years], evenly split into the intervention group (N = 12; male N = 6; female N = 6; 14.7 ± 0.5 years) and the control group (N = 12; male N = 7; female N = 5; 15.3 ± 0.8 years), participated in the study. Participants in the intervention group performed on average 9.4 ± 3.3 training sessions over 8 weeks. Significant time x group interaction effects were evident for the cognitive-motor sub-tests flexibility (F = 12.176, p &amp;lt; 0.001, d = 1.488) and divided attention for auditive stimuli (F = 9.776, p = 0.002, d = 1.404) in favour of the intervention group. For the alertness test, a medium effect size (time x group interaction) was seen for the variability of the reaction time (F = 2.196, p = 0.138, d = 0.632) in favour of the intervention group. Training experience and well-being were consistently at medium to high levels.ConclusionThe ExerCube training yielded positive effects on concentration, flexibility, and divided attention indicating that exergaming can be an innovative training approach for team sports athletes.