Psychological Health of Professional Athletes Involved in Extreme Sports

Алёшичева, А. В.

doi:10.21603/2078-8975-2016-3-38-44

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“…A similar effect of certain external factors on the psychological state of athletes was also observed (Alyoshicheva, 2016). This study found a high level of anxiety among professional athletes in extreme sports before the competition.…”

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confidence: 83%

The impact of international society on mental health, performance and development of athlete

Yermilova¹,

Maltseva²,

Муртазина³

et al. 2020

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2020 - Winter Conferences of Sports Science

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The purpose of this study is to identify the effect of anti-doping control on athletes' performance indicators. The authors have monitored 86 combined track and field events athletes who have been preparing for the competition for 6 months. Athletes have been divided into two groups: group I includes athletes that have not been subjected to doping control (n = 42), and athletes of group II (n = 44) have experienced such a control a month before the competition. Levels of insulin, cortisol, glucose in the blood serum have been determined for athletes to assess the intensity of stress reactions. The HOMA Index, the ratio of cortisol/insulin, and the Baevsky index have been calculated. Sports achievements have been measured on a 100-point scale of the average result of the team in such types of competitions as running, shooting, swimming, standing long jump, a hammer throw. In group II athletes, after doping control, the level of cortisol has increased by 1.9 times (p ˂ .05) compared to the initial level and remained 1.7 times higher before the competition. A significant increase in glucose, insulin and HOMA index has been observed among athletes of II group. In this group, the value of the Baevsky index after doping control has increased by 2.9 times compared with the initial value (p ˂ .05). Before the competition, the Baevsky index remained 2.6 times higher (p ˂ .05). Representatives of the first group have not shown a statistically significant difference between performance in the training period and in the competitions. Athletes of the second group have shown a decrease in results in competitions compared to the initial level of training. A correlation is observed between the value of the Baevsky index and the average team performance indicator in running 100 m (r =-0.76, p ˂ .05), running 2000 m (r =-0.68, p ˂ .05) shooting (r =-0.52, p ˂ .05) and long jumps (r =-0.53, p ˂ .05). Carrying out selective indicative doping control leads to a stress response in the target group, which turns into prolonged stress, leading to a significant decrease in the performance indicators of athletes.

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confidence: 83%

The impact of international society on mental health, performance and development of athlete

Yermilova¹,

Maltseva²,

Муртазина³

et al. 2020

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2020 - Winter Conferences of Sports Science

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“…Especially at the beginning, research has focused on arguing for the negative effects depending on several variables, (gender, age, sports, etc) at physical level: high risk-taking levels produce lesions and even death [16,24,26,37], sleep disturbances [28], but also pathological personality disorders (narcissism, anxiety, neuroticism, addictions), corelated with compulsive and deviant behaviours (pathological abuse and addiction to drugs, alcohol, sport) [2], [14,15], [29], [38]. Recent studies have focused on the benefits on physical performance, mental health, and personality traits, on emotion management -courage, humility, fear [7,8], [10], [27], [40], [46], physical, emotional, and mental freedom [9], psychological recovery and emotional well-being [3], [25] even among people suffering from hyperkinetic disorders (ADHD) [42], self-control and stress management, self-knowledge and self-achievement [12], [21], [23], [31,32].…”

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The Impact of Extreme Sports on the Individual and Society: A Short Introduction

Rusu¹,

RUSU²

2021

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Extreme sports (ES) have developed and won the interest of individuals to practice and watch, all over the world. The need to build personal identity, to live one's own experiences, to look for stimulating emotions were the mechanisms for creating and disseminating motor action "differently". Also, a series of societal changes have contributed to changes in social models, value systems, behaviors of social actors. The media was an important vector. The impact of ES targets a series of socio-cultural, economic and political influences, psycho-physical, with both positive and negative consequences. The borderline lifestyle, appreciating the quality of life, a strong identity is features of the new social actor who practices ES.

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“…Extreme training loads often lead to mental exhaustion, increase professional stress, and reduce quality of life. 19 , 20 Professional athletes are expected not only to propagate a particular sport but also a socially desirable, goal-oriented, active lifestyle. Many educators recognize the enormous educational potential of professional athletes and thus emphasize the development of Olympic education programs.…”

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Quality of Life Determinants in Professional Athletes

Nowak¹,

Kuśnierz²,

Bajkowski³

2021

PRBM

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Background The study attempted to answer the question of whether the type of practiced sport (individual, team) is a determinant of quality of life in athletes. The study was also intended to identify the best quality of life determinants in professional karate practitioners and team sports players from among such socio-cultural factors as age, gender, marital status, material situation, level of education, and types of health behaviors. Methods The study involved 110 Polish players of team sports and 90 martial arts practitioners. All competitors had high sporting achievements. A Paper-and-Pen Interview questionnaire was used as a standardized survey method. The Inventory of Health Behaviors was used to evaluate respondents’ health behaviors. The Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale was used to measure the quality of life in its objective and subjective components. Results Among the predictors of quality of life, only three proved to be statistically significant: proper dietary habits (β = 0.204), positive mental attitude (β = 0.283) and athletes’ gender (β = 0.191). It turns out that men are statistically more likely to achieve a higher quality of life than women. The type of practiced sport did not turn out to be a quality of life determinant. Conclusion The type of practiced sport is not a significant quality of life predictor, perhaps because high-level sports activities are professional in nature, which makes the professional and sports activities uniform. The results of the study may suggest that the determinants of the quality of life of professional athletes are found in their personality rather than solely in their socio-cultural environment. Finally, studies of determinants of athletes’ quality of life can help develop optimal strategies for improving the quality of life in society in general; however, in-depth qualitative research also seems to be necessary to do it.

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Psychological Health of Professional Athletes Involved in Extreme Sports

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

The impact of international society on mental health, performance and development of athlete

The impact of international society on mental health, performance and development of athlete

The Impact of Extreme Sports on the Individual and Society: A Short Introduction

Quality of Life Determinants in Professional Athletes

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