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Feeling of Catharsis by Physical Activity of Taekwondo Leading to Mental Health Enhancement among College Students

Taekwondo, a traditional Korean martial art, is a physical activity that allows people to experience catharsis, which is a mental health effect of sports. Based on college students' experience on practicing Teakwondo following results came out:

    1. vicarious purgation of repressed emotions
    1. emotional catharsis through pity and fear
    1. catharsis from ethics
    1. catharsis through mimesis
    1. catharsis from vicarious satisfaction through teammates
    1. catharsis from being the object of envy.

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Updated 2023-04-24

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