The relationship between mindfulness and self-rated performance in student-athletes: the mediating role of depression, anxiety and stress

Tıngaz, Emre Ozan; Solmaz, Serdar; Ekiz, Meryem Altun; Atasoy, Murat

doi:10.1007/s11332-022-00935-y

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“…Therefore, it may be asserted that the increase in mindfulness dampens the stress assessment in the athlete and prevents the emergence of negative emotions. Tingaz et al (2022) in their study, high mindfulness rates in athletes showed a decrease in anxiety, stress and depression, and it was determined that this had a positive effect on the performance of the athletes [53]. In systematic reviews, it was stated that mindfulness reduces and moderate negative emotions and stress levels [69,113].…”

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“…To achieve the highest performance and desired success in athletes, it is necessary to develop the psychological characteristics of the athletes rst. The concept of mindfulness has come to the forefront recently, especially in studies to improve success and performance in sports [51,52,53,54].In the systematic review and meta-analysis research conducted by Gu et al (2015), it was stated that mindfulness is effective in non-clinical psychology [55].…”

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RETRACTED: The Mindfulness Antidote for Threat Appraisal and Moderation of Negative Emotions in Elite Athletes

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YARAYAN

2024

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Background Especially in competitive sports, athletes can conduct cognitive stress assessments such as threat or challenge before a competition. According to The Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes (TCTSA), negative affect can arise after threat assessments, leading to a reduction in athletes' performance. The aim of this study is to investigate whether mindfulness plays a moderating role in the negative affect of athletes who perceive themselves under threat assessment before a competition. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with elite football players participating in the Turkish football leagues (N = 299, M age = 21.50, SD = 2.86). Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed for the analysis of the data. Within the scope of the study, Threat and Appraisal Scale, Multidimensional Emotion Scale, and Mindfulness Scale were utilized. To obtain the most reliable and robust data, especially for threat assessment, athletes were instructed to complete the surveys one day prior to their competitions. Results The results revealed that there is a negative relationship between mindfulness, threat assessment and negative emotions. A positive correlation was also found between threat appraisal and negative emotions (Anxiety, Dejection, Anger). In addition, it was determined that mindfulness had a moderator role in the relationship between threat appraisal and negative emotions. Conclusions In professional leagues characterized by intense pressure and competition, the study has demonstrated that specifically elite athletes and generally athletes engaged in combat sports can regulate their emotional states through mindfulness. Furthermore, it has shown that they can even induce positive emotions to aid in achieving optimal performance.

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RETRACTED: The Mindfulness Antidote for Threat Appraisal and Moderation of Negative Emotions in Elite Athletes

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YARAYAN

2024

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“…Therefore, it may be asserted that the increase in mindfulness dampens the stress assessment in the athlete and prevents the emergence of negative emotions. Tingaz et al (2022) in their study, high mindfulness rates in athletes showed a decrease in anxiety, stress and depression, and it was determined that this had a positive effect on the performance of the athletes. In systematic reviews, it was stated that mindfulness reduces and moderate negative emotions and stress levels (Noetel et al, 2019).…”

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The Moderator Role of Mindfulness in the Relationship between Threat Appraisal and Negative Emotions in Elite Athletes

SOLMAZ,

YARAYAN

2024

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The current study aims to understand the relationship between perceived threat appraisal and negative emotions in elite football players before the event. It also analyzes the moderator role of mindfulness in the relationship between the variables of this study in elite football players. Thus, a cross-sectional study consisting of 299 elite football players playing in Turkish football leagues was conducted. SEM model was employed for the analysis of the data. The findings of this study demonstrated that mindfulness is negatively associated with both threat appraisal and negative emotions. A positive correlation was also found between threat appraisal and negative emotions. In addition, it was determined that mindfulness had a moderator role in the relationship between threat appraisal and negative emotions. As a result of the study, the emotional states of the athletes may be regulated in sportive events where pressure and struggle are intense. This study offers several practical implications to athletes and managers. With more comprehensive longitudinal and experimental studies to be done in the future, the effects of threat appraisal on athletes should be investigated in detail and different solutions may be offered.

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“…Mindfulness interventions with athletes have shown potential to contribute not only to enhancing competitive performance but also to guarding against mental health issues such as burnout, anxiety and depression. 20,21 It has been pointed out that some half of all top athletes active on the world stage have exhibited symptoms of mental health disorders 22 ; higher levels of depression and anxiety have been found among junior high school athletes compared to elementary and junior high school students that only participate in basic physical education. 23 Mindfulness is thus believed to constitute an important psychological support technique to facilitate athletes to optimize their performance well while maintaining favorable mental health.…”

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Mindfulness Training with a Fencing Athlete Who Was Troubled by an Uncharacteristic Inability to Perform Well Competitively: A Case Report

Fukuzaki

2023

Yonago Acta Med.

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Positive thinking is one of the psychological skills that mental training programs aim to help athletes cultivate in order to enhance performance. It has been noted, however, that some athletes do not find positive thinking effective for that purpose. This case report describes a fencing athlete who used positive thinking to cope with negative ruminations prior to a competition and then stopped using positive thinking and engaged in mindfulness. As a result of applying mindfulness, the patient developed the ability to take part in competitions without obsessing and without negative ruminations. These findings show the importance of assessing, in detail, how the psychological skills training used with athletes is affecting their cognition, behavior, and performance and of implementing appropriate interventions based on these assessments.

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The relationship between mindfulness and self-rated performance in student-athletes: the mediating role of depression, anxiety and stress

Cited by 13 publications

References 42 publications

RETRACTED: The Mindfulness Antidote for Threat Appraisal and Moderation of Negative Emotions in Elite Athletes

RETRACTED: The Mindfulness Antidote for Threat Appraisal and Moderation of Negative Emotions in Elite Athletes

The Moderator Role of Mindfulness in the Relationship between Threat Appraisal and Negative Emotions in Elite Athletes

Mindfulness Training with a Fencing Athlete Who Was Troubled by an Uncharacteristic Inability to Perform Well Competitively: A Case Report

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