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DÉPORVIDA: a character strengths positive intervention among young soccer players
In recent years, various intervention programs have been developed to enhance the quality of life of young athletes. This
is particularly important for those who live in residences of professional clubs, far from their families. In this regard, we
designed a positive psychology intervention program called “DÉPORVIDA”, aimed at enhancing character strengths. To
assess the efcacy of this 8-week intervention, we tested 28 young soccer players from a Spanish professional club. The
intervention program used a strength-based approach from the values in action (VIA) model, and was conducted by club
employees with formal academic education. Data were analysed using a set of 2Ă—2 (interventionĂ—time) mixed design
ANOVAs. Results revealed diferent trends for the intervention and the control groups participants for seasonal performance
satisfaction and percentage of time feeling happy/unhappy, highlighting consistent changes in the desired direction. Overall,
the results indicate that the DÉPORVIDA program is a useful tool to promote positive development in young athletes