Relação entre os estados de humor e a síndrome de Overtraining em jovens atletas

Abstract

Objective: This study analyzed the association between mood states and Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) in young athletes and the possible differences in mood states and in OTS considering the competitive level and age groups. Methods: In total, 219 young athletes, aged between 13 and 17 years old (M = 14.81; SD = 1.35), were considered for analysis in this study. Results: The results demonstrate that there is a positive and significant relationship between depression, maladjustment to training, confusion (negative) and tension with OTS. Significant differences were also found in the mood states, anger and depression at the competitive level, and in confusion (positive) and anger according to age. Conclusions: These data indicate, not only, that there is a positive association between negative mood states and OTS, as well as the existence of differences between competitive levels and between age groups, therefore, it is necessary to take these variables into account. Objetivo: Este estudio analizó la asociación entre los estados de ánimo y el Síndrome de Overtraining (SOT) en deportistas jóvenes y las posibles diferencias en los estados de ánimo y en SOT considerando el nivel competitivo y los grupos de edad. Métodos: En total, 219 atletas jóvenes, con edades entre 13 y 17 años (M = 14.81; DT = 1.35), fueron considerados para el análisis en este estudio. Resultados: Los resultados demuestran que existe una relación positiva y significativa entre depresión, inadaptación al entrenamiento, confusión (negativa) y tensión con SOT. También se encontraron diferencias significativas en los estados de ánimo, ira y depresión a nivel competitivo, y en confusión (positiva) e ira según la edad. Conclusiones: Estos datos indican, no solo, que existe una asociación positiva entre estados de ánimo negativos y SOT, así como la existencia de diferencias entre niveles competitivos y entre grupos de edad, por lo que es necesario tener en cuenta estas variables. Objetivo: O presente estudo analisou a associação entre estados humor e Síndrome de Overtraining (SOT) em jovens atletas e as possíveis diferenças nos estados de humor e na SOT em função do nível competitivo e em função das idades. Métodos: No total, 219 jovens atletas, com idades compreendidas entre os 13 e os 17 anos (M = 14.81; DP = 1.35), foram considerados para análise deste estudo. Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que existe uma relação positiva e significativa entre a depressão, o desajuste ao treino, a confusão (negativo) e a tensão com a SOT. Foram, também, encontradas diferenças significativas nos estados de humor hostilidade e depressão em função do nível competitivo e nos estados de humor confusão (positivo) e hostilidade em função da idade. Conclusão Estes dados indicam, não só, que existe uma associação positiva entre estados de humor negativos e a SOT, como a existência de diferenças entre níveis competitivos e entre idades, sendo, por isso, necessário ter em conta essas variáveis.

The Association between Training Frequency, Symptoms of Overtraining and Injuries in Young Men Soccer Players

“…Examining correlations, positive and significant associations were observed among training frequency, symptoms of overtraining, and injuries. These results have been theoretically and systematically supported in another sport context [ 3 ] and, specifically, in soccer athletes [ 14 , 15 ].…”

“…The present study examined the association between training frequency, symptoms of overtraining, and injuries in young men soccer players. This analysis was conducted according to previously proposed assumptions [ 14 , 15 ]. Examining correlations, positive and significant associations were observed among training frequency, symptoms of overtraining, and injuries.…”

“…Similarly, another study discovered that players who reported more than three overtraining symptoms, such as weariness, sleep disruptions, and mood abnormalities, were more likely to get injured [ 8 ]. However, there is scarcity of research assessing overtraining symptoms and injuries in young soccer athletes [ 14 , 15 ]. First, examining the relationships between training frequency, overtraining symptoms, and injuries in young men soccer players can aid in identifying risk factors for injury.…”

“…This method can help researchers to better understand the mechanisms underlying the relationships between training frequency, overtraining symptoms, and reported injuries in a systematic and efficient manner. We hypothesized that training frequency, as well as experience, would positively relate to overtraining symptoms [ 15 ]. Consequently, overtraining symptoms would positively associate with the risk of injury [ 8 ].…”

Association between group cohesion and pre-competition mood states in youth athletes

“…The sports performance of an athlete is the result of a set of physical, technical, tactical, and psychological variables that affect their performance in many competitive situations (Eys & Brawley, 2018;Weinberg & Gould, 2017). Among the psychological factors that improve or debilitate a performance, mood states stand out for promoting changes in behavior patterns (Berger & Owen, 1988;Searight & Montone, 2017;Carvalho et al 2022), focus of vision, energy expenditure (Weinberg & Gould, 2017), aerobic resistance (Murgia et al 2016), and modulation of athletes' organic responses (Arruda et al 2013).…”