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Reciprocal relationships between sleep quality, mental health and the quality of life in elite athletes: A pilot study

Mohamed Romdhani
1, 2, 3
,
Emna Bentouati
3, 4
,
Rihab Abid
3, 4
,
Imen Moussa-Chamari
5, 6
,
Karim Chamari
4, 7
,
Helmi Ben Saad
8
,
Tarak Driss
1
,
Nizar Souissi
3

  1. Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Neurosciences, Physiology and Psychology: Physical Activity, Health and Learning (LINP2), UFR STAPS (Faculty of Sport Sciences), Paris Nanterre University, Nanterre, France
  2. High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
  3. Physical activity, Sport and health, UR18JS01, National Observatory of Sports, Tunis, Tunisia
  4. High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, ISSEP Ksar-Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
  5. Laboratoire ACTES, UFR-STAPS, Université des Antilles, Pointe à Pitre, France
  6. Sport Coaching Department, College of Sport Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
  7. Research Department, Naufar, Wellness and Recovery Center, Doha, Qatar
  8. Laboratoire de Recherche (LR12SP09)“Insuffisance Cardiaque” Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Hôpital Farhat Hached, Université de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie
Biol Sport. 2026;43:267–279
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.154147
Online publish date: 2025/09/09
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