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This study aimed to examine the relationship between mobbing exposure and burnout among para-athletes and to identify demographic and psychological predictors of mobbing. This cross-sectional study included para-athletes aged 18\u201345 with at least two years of sports experience. Participants completed an online survey including demographic variables, the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R), and the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ). Statistical analyses included group comparisons, correlation tests, and linear regression modeling to explore factors associated with mobbing exposure. A total of 93 para-athletes participated. NAQ-R scores varied significantly by age and showed positive correlations with ABQ-PEE (physical\/emotional exhaustion) and ABQ-SD (sport devaluation) scores. Regression Analysis, Adjusted R\u00b2\u2009=\u20090.296. Model was significant (F(9,83)=4.10, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). 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