We would like to invite you to take part in a research study exploring the experiences of
athletes who live with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) within competitive sport.
My name is Marcus, and I am a postgraduate student here at the University of Stirling
and this study will contribute towards my dissertation in sport psychology.
While mental health in sport is receiving more attention, OCD remains under-researched and is often misunderstood. In sport, certain behaviors such as routines and high levels of control may be seen as normal, making it difficult to recognize when
someone may be experiencing symptoms of OCD. The aim of this study is to better
understand how athletes experience living with OCD in competitive sport, and how they
make sense of these experiences.
For more information contact Marcus Scullion – mjs00055@students.stir.ac.uk (Researcher)