Emotional intelligence and motivation in athletes of different modalities

Abstract

This research study aims at analysing motivational climate and emotional intelligence in athletes of different categories of sports according to their gender and category of sport practised, on a sample of 372 athletes aged between 18 and 50, evaluated by means of the Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire (PMCSQ-2), the Schutte Self Report Inventory (SSRI) questionnaire on emotional intelligence in sports and a self-registration sheet which measured the variables of gender and category of sports practised. Results show that in the sample of athletes analysed there is a clear orientation towards task, being greater the orientation towards ego in men and standing out orientation towards task in athletes of individual categories with contact. Regarding emotional intelligence, the athletes analysed showed high ratings in the four dimensions, achieving self-emotional management the highest scores, whereas emotion utilisation obtains the lowest grade; no association has been found between emotional intelligence and gender of respondents; as for the category of sports, athletes who practise collective sports with contact are the ones to better handle their emotions. Emotional intelligence correlates directly and significantly with motivational task-oriented

Emotional Intelligence of Undergraduate Athletes: The Role of Sports Experience

“…The secondary aim of the present study was to describe the possible relationship between EI and sports experience in male and female athletes. The differences found between levels of EI is supported by previous studies ( Laborde et al, 2014 , 2016b , 2017 ; Castro-Sánchez et al, 2018a , b ), and they encourage further study into the possible relationships between EI and sports experience manifested themselves in the subgroups (male and female athletes). Female athletes achieved higher scores in EA, which is in line with the findings of Merino et al (2020) in combat sports.…”

“…The type of sport, time spent practicing (frequency days/week, years of practice), the number of different sports practiced, and the highest competitive level achieved are all characteristics of sports experience that may be related to EI. In contrast, some studies showed different results of EI within gender in the sport context ( Laborde et al, 2014 ; Szabo and Urban, 2014 ; Castro-Sánchez et al, 2018a ; Merino et al, 2019 , Merino et al, 2020 ). Thus, this research aimed to analyze the association between different variables related to sports experience [type of sport (individual, team, outdoor, or combat), the number of years practicing sports, the training frequency, the number of different practiced sports and the level of competition achieved (not competitive, local/regional, or national/international)] and EI dimensions (EA, EC, and ER) of undergraduate athletes.…”

“…With regards to gender, sports and EI, various studies found no differences between male and female athletes ( Laborde et al, 2014 ; Szabo and Urban, 2014 ; Castro-Sánchez et al, 2018a ), neither in terms of their competitive level nor the type of sport ( Laborde et al, 2016b , 2017 ). However, studies by Merino et al (2019 , 2020) found differing levels of EI among male and female athletes according to their competitive level; higher-level male athletes showed higher ER than the lower levels, but higher-level females athletes demonstrated increased EA and EC.…”

“…Despite the existing research, various aspects of the relationship between sports experience and EI remain unclear ( Costarelli and Stamou, 2009 ; Kajbafnezhad et al, 2011 ; Ghaderi and Ghasemi, 2012 ; Laborde et al, 2014 , 2017 ; Saies et al, 2014 ; Szabo and Urban, 2014 ; Castro-Sánchez et al, 2018a , b ; Lepir et al, 2018 ; Vaughan et al, 2019 ). The type of sport, time spent practicing (frequency days/week, years of practice), the number of different sports practiced, and the highest competitive level achieved are all characteristics of sports experience that may be related to EI.…”

Development of Emotional Intelligence through Physical Activity and Sport Practice. A Systematic Review

“…According to the studies consulted, it is appreciated how the practice of physical activity and sports offer many satisfactions, in exchange for many efforts. Physical activity incorporates relaxation, offering an opportunity to face challenges, as well as a way of collaboration and motivation in a team or a competition with oneself [19,20]. IE and physical activity are intimately related, to such an extent that many of the techniques of relaxation, concentration, visualization are shared in an increasing number of clubs, federations, and even coaches are hiring more professionals to implement these techniques, aiming to improve the performance of athletes [21].…”