The Role of Gender in Association between Emotional Intelligence and Self-Control among University Student-Athletes

Dumčienė, Audronė; Sipavičienė, Saulė

doi:10.3390/ijerph182211819

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“…In our sample of competitive athletes, women reported lower self-control than men. This aligns with previous athlete studies conducted pre- and mid-pandemic ( Dumciene and Sipaviciene, 2021 ; Martínez-Patiño et al, 2021 ). However, women reporting lower self-control may in fact reflect gender differences in beliefs, rather than the neurocognitive capacity, of behavioral inhibition ( De Ridder et al, 2012 ).…”

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Cognitive fitness modulates gender differences in sleep and mental health among competitive athletes under chronic stress

Mascaro

Drummond²,

Leota³

et al. 2023

Front. Physiol.

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Objectives: Mental fitness is increasingly considered a key component of an athlete’s competitive arsenal. Active domains of mental fitness include cognitive fitness, sleep, and mental health; and these domains can differ between men and women athletes. Our study investigated the associations of cognitive fitness and gender to sleep and mental health, and the interaction between cognitive fitness and gender on sleep and mental health, in competitive athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: 82 athletes competing at levels from regional/state to international (49% women, M-age = 23.3 years) completed measures of self-control, intolerance of uncertainty, and impulsivity (together representing constructs of cognitive fitness), items about sleep (total sleep time, sleep latency, and mid-sleep time on free days) and a measure of mental health (depression, anxiety, and stress).Results: Women athletes reported lower self-control, higher intolerance of uncertainty, and higher positive urgency impulsivity compared with men athletes. Women reported sleeping later, but this gender difference disappeared after controlling for cognitive fitness. Women athletes—after controlling for cognitive fitness—reported higher depression, anxiety, and stress. Across genders, higher self-control was associated with lower depression, and lower intolerance of uncertainty was associated with lower anxiety. Higher sensation seeking was associated with lower depression and stress, and higher premeditation was associated with greater total sleep time and anxiety. Higher perseverance was associated with higher depression for men—but not women—athletes.Conclusion: Women athletes in our sample reported poorer cognitive fitness and mental health compared to men athletes. Most cognitive fitness factors protected competitive athletes under chronic stress, but some exposed them to poorer mental health. Future work should examine the sources of gender differences. Our findings suggest a need to develop tailored interventions aimed at improving athlete wellbeing, with a particular focus on women athletes.

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confidence: 90%

Cognitive fitness modulates gender differences in sleep and mental health among competitive athletes under chronic stress

Mascaro

Drummond²,

Leota³

et al. 2023

Front. Physiol.

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“…They can better deliver on promises and achieve better results at work. Better self-control skills could likely be associated with higher achievement in certain areas of activity (Dumciene & Sipaviciene, 2021).…”

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Identifying potential and talented athletes in Tarung Derajat: A psychological perspective test

Setiawan

Kurniawan

2023

j. Sport Area

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Identifying talented athletes is crucial for coaching and developing athletic talent in sports. Psychology plays a significant role in influencing athletes’ performance therefore it deserves attention in the identification process. This study aimed to identify potential athletes with the best abilities according to Tarung Derajat’s characteristics through a psychological perspective test. The research employs a survey method with a descriptive quantitative analysis approach. The SPQ20 questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. The results of the psychological test were converted into percentages to determine the athletes’ potential, ranging from very potential to not potential. The research sample consisted of athletes from the training unit in the Semarang City area. The categorization criteria were based on norms derived from the highest-achieving athletes at the national level in Central Java province, with Tarung Derajat being the highest level. The findings indicated the following percentages for the achievement components: 68% for achievement, 66% for competitiveness, 62.9% for managing pressure, 67.78% for self-efficacy, 63.73% for fear of failure control, 63.83% for stress management, 65.56% for emotion, 70.33% for empathy, 54.40% for power, and 67.73% for aggressiveness. Based on a psychological perspective, this research concludes that 50 athletes (64%) in the training unit demonstrate potential as talented athletes. It is important to note that this study was limited to Tarung Derajat athletes in Central Java Province. The research findings contribute to the Central Java Tarung Derajat Training Centre by facilitating the categorization of athletes’ talent based on psychological aspects. Further, researchwas recommended to explore talent and potential of athletes from other perspectives not covered in this study.

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“…Emotional intelligence plays an important role in adapting people to the demands of the social environment, helping university students to overcome stressful situations [ 34 , 36 , 38 ]. Although several previous studies about gender differences showed that females seem to recognize and deal with emotions better than males [ 22 , 39 , 40 , 65 , 66 , 67 ], recent studies during the COVID-19 pandemic reveal that males scored significantly higher than females on several emotional intelligence such as emotion management and emotional stability [ 23 , 41 , 68 ].…”

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New Insights on the Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence and Social Support on University Students’ Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: Gender Matters

Barros

Sacau

2021

IJERPH

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Due to the demanding changes caused in the population by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a persisting experience of fear and social isolation, multiple studies have focused on the protective role of several psychological characteristics on mental health. Emotional intelligence and social support are commonly linked to mental health and well-being. The present study aims to analyze the mediator role of emotional intelligence and social support on university students’ mental health, taking into consideration the role of gender differences. An online questionnaire was administered to a sample of 923 university students during the COVID-19 lockdown in Portugal. Significant gender differences were found on mental health symptoms, emotional intelligence, and social support. A double mediation model was computed to verify if gender influences on mental health were mediated by emotional intelligence and social support. The results show indirect effects of gender on mental health. However, as both mediators mediate in the opposite direction, the total indirect effects become null. Thus, a strong direct effect of gender on mental health remains. The results of the present study have theoretical implications on protective factors of mental health by gender and practical implications for psychological intervention in university counselling services.

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The Role of Gender in Association between Emotional Intelligence and Self-Control among University Student-Athletes

Cited by 3 publications

References 64 publications

Cognitive fitness modulates gender differences in sleep and mental health among competitive athletes under chronic stress

Cognitive fitness modulates gender differences in sleep and mental health among competitive athletes under chronic stress

Identifying potential and talented athletes in Tarung Derajat: A psychological perspective test

New Insights on the Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence and Social Support on University Students’ Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: Gender Matters

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