Better out than in: The influence of anger regulation on physical performance

Link between locus of control, anger and sport performance in table tennis players

“…A su vez, los jugadores con un alto locus de control externo presentan peores estrategias de afrontamiento durante la competición y en las situaciones adversas, influyendo esto notablemente en su rendimiento deportivo (Arnaud et al, 2012;Weiner, 2012). Por otra parte no debemos olvidar la influencia que ejerce la ira sobre los niveles de rendimiento deportivo (Hanin, 2007;Hanton et al, 2000;Jones, 2003;Martinent & Ferrand, 2009;Oliva-Mendoza et al, 2010;Robazza & Bortoli, 2007;Robyn et al, 2010;Ruiz & Yuri, 2011;Wittmann et al, 2008;Woodman & Callow, 2010). Este resultado es de gran importancia, ya que la ira es la emoción con mayor prevalencia en la competición de tenis de mesa (Martinent et al, 2011).…”

Materazzi effect and the strategic use of anger in competitive interactions

“…In the strength game, participants competed on the total force they could produce over time by squeezing a hand dynamometer that measured handgrip strength in Newtons. Research has shown that anger positively affects performance on such strength-based tasks (31).…”

Emotions and Emotion Regulation Among Novice Military Parachutists

“…Emotion regulation has also been reported as a critical factor in performance (Davis, Woodman, & Callow, 2010;Fiore & Salas, 2008;Janelle & Hatfield, 2008;Tenenbaum et al, 2008;Totterdell & Leach, 2001;Wallenius, Larsson, & Johansson, 2004). In the military however, the intensity of emotional states experienced in theatres of operation presents a challenge to researchers and to military personnel endeavouring to develop effective training protocols (Friedland & Keinan, 1992;Steinberg & Kornguth, 2009).…”