Do Perfectionism Traits Predict Team Cohesion and Group Conflict Among Youth Athletes?

Freire, Gabriel Lucas Morais; Fiorese, Lenamar; Moraes, José Fernando Vila Nova de; Codonhato, Renan; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Nascimento, José Roberto de A D

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“…There were some interesting gender-related findings. In the present study, regarding socially prescribed and other-oriented forms of perfectionism, there were no significant differences between boys and girls, which is consistent with prior research conducted in other performance contexts (e.g., school) [17,62,63]. These findings are also consistent with those of previous studies that report differences between boys and girls in non-competitive, nonsports samples [21,22,64].…”

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Be Prosocial My Friend: The Social Disconnection Model of Perfectionism in Adolescents Immersed in Competitive Sport

Rodríguez-Franco

Carlo

Moral³

et al. 2023

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The aim of the present study is to explore the relationships between cognitive–behavioral patterns of perfectionism in the context of competitive sport and both prosociality and aggressiveness in a sample of adolescents competing in federated sports. A cross-sectional and non-randomized study was designed using a selective methodology on a sample of adolescents (N = 234) competing in federated sports. Scales to assess aggressiveness, perfectionism, prosocial behavior, and competitiveness were administrated. The results show that as age increases, prosocial behaviors increase and aggressive behaviors and competitiveness decrease, while there was no one significant perfectionist tendency. Competitiveness showed a direct relationship with aggressive (positive) and prosocial behaviors (negative). Self-oriented perfectionistic behavior showed a direct and significant relationship with prosocial behaviors, but no significant relationship with aggressive responses. As P-SP and P-OD tendencies increased, significantly smaller links were shown with prosocial behaviors, but greater links were shown with aggressive behaviors. A path (mediation) model showed a positive and predictive relationship with aggressive behaviors and a negative relationship with prosocial altruistic behaviors. The negative influence of criticism from significant figures in their environment and unrealistic expectations about their performance are relevant to difficulties in self-regulating social relationships in adolescents. Hence, it is a challenge to promote prosocial resources (as a protective value for aggressive behaviors) in the face of the early angst of young athletes, who put their maturity to the test under conditions of high pressure and demands. The present study continues to reinforce the line drawn on perfectionism and prosocial development in young people in sports contexts where young people, measured early on according to their performance, can accentuate and deepen competitive tendencies that alter their adaptive and self-regulatory capacities, as well as their psychosocial projection.

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Be Prosocial My Friend: The Social Disconnection Model of Perfectionism in Adolescents Immersed in Competitive Sport

Rodríguez-Franco

Carlo

Moral³

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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“…Perfectionism has been extensively studied in several fields, including sports, and in relation to various positive and negative psychological outcomes. For instance, studies have found that adaptive perfectionism is negatively related with negative outcomes, such as anxiety, negative affect, intentions to dropout or burnout, and positively related to sport performance, motivation, enjoyment, or team cohesion while negative dimensions of perfectionism show the opposite pattern (e.g., Mallinson-Howard et al, 2019 ; Deck et al, 2020 ; Freire et al, 2022 ; Olsson et al, 2022 ).…”

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Differences between U23 and older semi-professional soccer players in perfectionism and passion: exploring determinant relationship between variables

Ogallar-Blanco,

García-Mármol,

Clemente

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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AimAbundant studies have pointed out that perfectionism and passion are interrelated and that they both can influence performance in a variety of contexts, including sports, however, research on how these variables interact and might affect performance in team sports, such as soccer, is still scarce. The aim of this study is to analyze differences in perfectionism and passion between under-23 years-old (U23) and older semi-professional soccer players, as well as to study the possible relationship between these two psychological variables.MethodsParticipants (N = 130 healthy semi-professional Spanish soccer players) were divided into two equivalent groups according to the participants age, U23 (N = 65; 21.58 ± 1.91 years) and older than 24 years (N = 65; 30.03 ± 3.72 years) and completed self-reports on perfectionism and passion.ResultsIndependent samples t-test determined significant differences between the U23 Group and the >24 Group in perfectionism global score and concern over mistakes (maladaptive perfectionism), and in time, value, and passion. Multiple regression analyses revealed that obsessive passion predicted maladaptive subdimensions of perfectionism, while harmonious passion predicted adaptive perfectionism.DiscussionU23 soccer players show higher levels of maladaptive perfectionism, time, value, and passion in relation with soccer than older players, probably because at this stage pressure to become professionals and to develop their technical, tactical, and physical skills is higher than in later stages.ConclusionIdentifying differences between different age groups can help professionals in tailoring their interventions and strategies to address the specific needs of athletes at different stages of development more effectively, and to optimize mental focus, reduce stress, to promote a healthy mindset for optimal performance in soccer players, furthermore, the study of moderating effects of factors such as team dynamics or coaching styles on these constructs is advised.

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“…Flett and Hewitt (2005), developed the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS), that measures self-oriented perfectionism, other-oriented perfectionism, and socially prescribed perfectionism, aligning with Frost's multidimensional model. They found that athletes with high levels of perfectionism, particularly self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism, are more prone to experience negative psychological outcomes such as anxiety, depression, burnout, and disordered eating (Freire et al, 2022;Olmedilla et al, 2022), while adaptive perfectionism can be associated with positive outcomes such as high achievement motivation and dedication (Flett & Hewitt, 2014).…”

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Differences Between U21 and U23 Semi-Professional Soccer Players in Perfectionism and Passion

Martín-Moya,

Ogallar-Blanco,

García-Mármol

et al. 2023

Teor. metod. fiz. vihov.

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Study purpose. The aim of this study is to analyse differences in perfectionism and passion and how these variables interact and might be expected to affect performance in U21 and U23 soccer players. Materials and methods. A total of 60 healthy semi-professional soccer players (age: 21.57±1.95 years; height: 179.76±5.79 cm) participated in the study. The participants were divided into two equal groups, one with those players younger than 21 years old and the other including players aged 21–23. This study was descriptive with a cross-sectional design and used the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) and Passion Scale questionnaires. Results. A paired-samples t-test was used for defining differences as a repeated measures analysis (U21 Group and U23 Group). Additionally, a t-test with data from the FMPS revealed significant differences in perfectionism global score, concern over mistakes, parental expectations, parental criticism, doubts about actions and organization. The participants were shown to be a heterogeneous group in both perfectionism and passion, with moderate perfectionistic characteristics, except for the personal standards subscale, in which the opposite trend was found. According to the outcomes obtained, the U21 group shows significant values in terms of the level of perfectionism. Conclusions. This research has highlighted the importance of addressing maladaptive perfectionism in interventions and support programs for athletes. Strategies such as promoting a growth mindset, encouraging self-compassion, and fostering a supportive and mastery-oriented environment have been suggested to help athletes manage perfectionistic tendencies and enhance their well-being and performance.

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Do Perfectionism Traits Predict Team Cohesion and Group Conflict Among Youth Athletes?

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References 55 publications

Be Prosocial My Friend: The Social Disconnection Model of Perfectionism in Adolescents Immersed in Competitive Sport

Be Prosocial My Friend: The Social Disconnection Model of Perfectionism in Adolescents Immersed in Competitive Sport

Differences between U23 and older semi-professional soccer players in perfectionism and passion: exploring determinant relationship between variables

Differences Between U21 and U23 Semi-Professional Soccer Players in Perfectionism and Passion

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