Optimism and Burnout in Competitive Sport

Berengüí, Rosendo; Ruiz, Enrique Javier Garcés de Los Fayos; Montero, Francisco José Ortín; Marcos, Ricardo de la Vega; Gullón, José María López

doi:10.4236/psych.2013.49a2003

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“…Algunos estudios indican que el optimismo es una variable distintiva de los deportistas que practican deporte de competición (Gould, et al, 2002;López-Gullón, Martínez-Abellán, & Pallarés 2017). Dados los niveles de optimismo que aparecen representados en esta muestra, sería muy conveniente fomentarlos, puesto que ha demostrado ser un constructo mediador del rendimiento y protector frente a las probabilidades de sufrir ansiedad u otros problemas relacionados con la salud mental (Berengüí, et al, 2015;López-Gullón, Martínez, & Pallarés 2017;Ortín, de la Vega, & Gosálvez, 2013). También se relaciona con un aumento de la motivación y una mejora del autoconcepto (Martín, et al 2014).…”

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Resiliencia y optimismo en gimnasia rítmica (Resilience and optimism in rhythmic gymnastics)

Serrano-Nortes¹,

Gómez‐Díaz²,

García

2021

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Los estudios sobre resiliencia y optimismo en el ámbito deportivo son escasos. El objetivo de este trabajo es conocer la prevalencia de la resiliencia y el optimismo en gimnasia rítmica; y analizar diferencias en función de su categoría de edad, años de práctica deportiva y experiencia en competición. Fueron evaluadas 29 gimnastas de rítmica (edad de 13 a 20; M = 15.3; DT = 1.83). Se utilizó la Escala de Resiliencia adaptada al español, y la Escala de Orientación hacia la Vida Revisada (LOT-R) para optimismo. Los resultados apuntan a que un 24.8% de las participantes presenta elevada resiliencia. En cuanto a optimismo, el 20.7% muestra niveles elevados frente al 62.1% que presenta niveles bajos. No hay diferencias en resiliencia y optimismo según las variables analizadas. Se sugiere atender los niveles de optimismo en los atletas para mejora de su bienestar y de su rendimiento deportivo. Abstract. Studies on resilience and optimism in the sports field are scarce. The objective of this work is to know the prevalence of both constructs in rhythmic gymnastics; and analysis of differences depending on their age category, years of sports practice and experience in competition. 29 gymnasts were evaluated (age from 13 to 20; M = 15.3; DT = 1.83). The Resilience Scale adapted to Spanish was used, and the Revised Life Orientation Scale (LOT-R) to optimism. The results indicate that 24.8% of the participants present high resilience. As for optimism, 20.7% show high levels compared to 62.1% who show low levels. There are no differences in resilience and optimism according to the variables analyzed (category, years of sports practice and experience in competition). It is suggested to address the levels of optimism in athletes to improve their well-being and sports performance.

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Resiliencia y optimismo en gimnasia rítmica (Resilience and optimism in rhythmic gymnastics)

Serrano-Nortes¹,

Gómez‐Díaz²,

García

2021

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“…Studies on athletes also show that optimistic athletes pay less emotional costs, e.g. for loss/failure, have a high sense of internal control and mental toughness [24,25]. There is also scientific evidence for a strong positive correlation between optimism and sport experience which may prove that sport and achievements in it increase dispositional optimism [26].…”

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Correlations between psychomotor abilities and selected personality variables in rowers

Wilczyńska

2016

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BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to present possibilities of using computer tests in the assessment of chosen cognitive skills and an analysis of correlations between the mentioned variables and the level of optimism, self-efficacy, coping strategies, anxiety and perceived stress in Polish national team rowers. Material/MethodsThe study involved 20 rowers. Cognitive abilities were measured with the following computer tests: the Reaction Test (RT) and the Determination Test (DT) taken from the Vienna Test System (VTS). The VTS has a wide range of psychometric tools to identify the level of athlete's cognitive abilities as well as personality-related strengths and weaknesses. The rowers also completed the following questionnaires: the Life Orientation Test (LOT-R), a measurement of the level of optimism, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS 10), the Coping Orientations to Problem Experienced (Mini -COPE), the General Self -Efficacy Scale (GSES) and the State -Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The study was conducted at the Physical and Exercise Laboratory of Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport. ResultsAnalysis of the results revealed a number of significant correlations between selected cognitive abilities, such as 1) the reaction time to individual stimuli to simultaneous or sequentially presented stimulus combinations 2) reactive stress tolerance, attention and reaction speed in situations requiring continuous, swift and varying responses to rapidly changing visual and acoustic stimuli and the level of optimism, self-efficacy, different coping strategies, anxiety and perceived stress. ConclusionsThe results of the study provide information on psychomotor abilities and characterize some aspects of rowers' personality. Further research should include a control group made of lower-level rowers and younger rowers. Future studies should also use selected tests from VTS as training tools.

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“…In addition, some studies have revealed a series of possible psychopathological problems that affect the adequate psychological functioning of the athlete (Brewer, 2009). Depression, disadaptive levels of anxiety and the harmful effects of stress (Mellalieu, Hanton & Fletcher, 2009), or syndromes such as burnout (Berengüí, Garcés de Los Fayos, Ortín, de la Vega & López-Gullón, 2013;Berengüí, Ortín, Garcés de Los Fayos, López-Gullón & Pinto, 2015), may lead to negative consequences for the wrestler's well-being and to the decrease of his performance.…”

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Psychological dimension in the formation process of the Spanish Olympic wrestler

Fuentes¹,

López-Gullón²,

Belmonte³

et al. 2020

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El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer cómo se ha llevado a cabo el trabajo psicológico en el proceso de formación deportiva de los luchadores olímpicos españoles con metodología cualitativa, se aplicó una entrevista semi-estructurada a 21 luchadores. Los resultados muestran que los luchadores olímpicos estiman que no han trabajado adecuadamente los aspectos psicológicos, valorando la mayoría que es fundamental en la etapa de alta competición si quieres alcanzar la excelencia. Entre las principales capacidades destacan autoconfianza, capacidad de sacrificio, constancia, disciplina, perseverancia y motivación personal. Presión-estrés se produce antes de la competición, aumenta la ansiedad motivada por dar el peso; reclaman más encuentros internacionales con el propósito de mejora en su control emocional. De este modo, se consideran la motivación y la autoconfianza, como variables psicológicas condicionales e importantes en el rendimiento deportivo y por lo tanto predictores del éxito en Lucha Olímpica. The aim of this study was to know how psychological work has been carried out in the process of sports training of Spanish Olympic fighters with qualitative methodology, a semi-structured interview was applied to 21 fighters. The results show that the wrestlers believe that they have not adequately worked on the psychological aspects, but most believe this is fundamental in the stage of high competition if you want to achieve excellence. Among the main capacities we can highlight: Self-confidence, capacity for sacrifice, constancy, discipline, perseverance and personal motivation. Pressure-stress occurs before the competition due to the anxiety motivated by any potential weight increase. Therefore, the Olympic fighters demand more international meetings with the purpose of improving their emotional state. Accordingly, motivation and self-confidence are considered to be the main conditioning and important psychological variables in sports performance, and therefore they are predictors of success in the Olympic fight.

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Optimism and Burnout in Competitive Sport

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References 41 publications

Resiliencia y optimismo en gimnasia rítmica (Resilience and optimism in rhythmic gymnastics)

Resiliencia y optimismo en gimnasia rítmica (Resilience and optimism in rhythmic gymnastics)

Correlations between psychomotor abilities and selected personality variables in rowers

Psychological dimension in the formation process of the Spanish Olympic wrestler

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