Effect of practice hours on elite junior tennis players’ burnout: Gender differences

2021 ◽  
pp. 174795412110644
Author(s):  
Salma Mouelhi-Guizani ◽  
Sarah Guinoubi ◽  
Nessrine Teyeb ◽  
Mokhtar Chtara ◽  
Miguel Crespo
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Moderate Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Weekly Training ◽  
Athlete Burnout ◽  
Junior Tennis ◽  
Moderate Volume ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

This study investigated the effect of training hours on elite junior tennis players’ burnout with attention to gender differences. A quantitative cross-sectional design was used in this research. A sample of 70 junior elite Tunisian tennis players (17.01 ± 0.81y) completed a demographic and the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire. Results showed that 64% ( n = 45) had a low risk, 14% ( n = 10) had a moderate risk, 13% ( n = 9) showed a high risk of burnout and 9% ( n = 6) had burnout with individual differences. Analysis of variance revealed that players who trained more than 12 h (high volume) reported significantly higher scores of the burnout dimensions: emotional and physical exhaustion ( p < 0.001; d = 2.18); sport devaluation ( p < 0.001; d = 2.36); reduced sense of accomplishment ( p < 0.001; d = 2.27); as well general burnout ( p < 0.01; d = 2.69), than players that trained less than 12 h (moderate volume and low volume). The effect of gender was observed in the variables of emotional and physical exhaustion (t = 2.17; p < 0.03), sport devaluation ( t = 2.23; p < 0.029), reduced sense of accomplishment ( t = 2.58; p < 0.012) and general burnout ( t = 2.41; p < 0.019) with female players showing higher scores in all of the burnout dimensions. It was concluded that the high volume of weekly training hours by junior players was associated with higher levels of the general burnout scores and that female players showed higher burnout scores than their male counterparts.

scholarly journals The analysis of continence after posterosagital anorectoplasty in anorectal malformation patients in Wahidin Sudirohusodo hospital of Makassar

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2022
Author(s):  
Alwi Lawile ◽  
Farid Nur Mantu ◽  
Nita Mariana ◽  
Arifin Seweng
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Anorectal Malformation ◽  
Anorectal Malformations ◽  
Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty ◽  
Perineal Fistula ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The One

Background: The management of anorectal malformations universally uses posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) as standard surgery. The aim of this research was to determine continence in patients with anorectal malformation after PSARP action.Methods: This study was a descriptive analytical categorical research with cross sectional design. The data were obtained from patients’ medical records and questionnaire given to patients underwent PSARP in Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital and network hospitals from June 1 to December 1, 2018. The analysis was done to 60 children ranging from 5 to 8 years old. Most of them were male (56.7%) ranging from 5 to 6 years old (53.3%).Results: The results of the research indicated that based on malformation subtype, most of them suffered from rectourethra fistula (40.0%) with continence problem (61.7%). There was no significant correlation between sex and continence problem (p >0.05). However, it was seen that the percentage of continence subjects was higher in female (65.4%) than in male (58.8%), while the percentage of soiling and constipated subjects was higher in male than in female. Rectourethra fistula was found more frequently in male than in female (70.6%), while vestibuler fistula was found more frequently in female (69.2%). There was no significant correlation between age and defecation problem (p >0.05). However, the percentage of continence and soiling subjects was higher in 5-6 years children then the one for 7-8 year children, while the percentage of constipated subjects was higher in 7-8 year children (21.4%) than 5-8 year children (18.8%).Conclusions: Gender differences in the outcome of children with anorectal malformations must be considered. Men with perineal fistula were likely to experience continence and constipation than women with perineal fistulas. Women with perineal fistulas and vestibular fistulas had almost similar outcome.

Self-Determined Motivation as a Predictor of Burnout Among College Athletes

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Michael Holmberg ◽  
Dennis A. Sheridan
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
College Athletes ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Powerful Predictor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Athlete Burnout ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

In this study, we examined self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985) as a framework for understanding potential antecedents of burnout in 598 American college athletes. Using a cross-sectional design, the aims of the study were to investigate relationships among the dimensions of athlete burnout and the degree of self-determination among college athletes. As hypothesized, results indicated a strong relationship between the degree of self-determination and the dimensions of burnout, thus providing support for the utility of an SDT explanation regarding the occurrence of burnout. Findings also showed motivational variables to be the most powerful predictor of burnout (Devaluation, 44.5%; Reduced Sense of Accomplishment, 28%; Physical/Emotional Exhaustion, 15.4%). Implications of these results for researchers and practitioners are discussed.

scholarly journals A Comparison of Serve Speed and Motor Coordination between Elite and Club Level Tennis Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Söğüt
Keyword(s):  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Training Volume ◽  
Training Intensity ◽  
Performance Levels ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Elite Group ◽  
Weekly Training ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
Junior Tennis ◽  
And Training

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to compare the serve speed and motor coordination of elite and club level junior tennis players aged 11-14 years. Participants (n=35) were assigned to one of the two groups according to their experience, weekly training volume and competition level. Serve speed was assessed with a sports radar gun. Motor coordination was evaluated by means of the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder. The main results revealed that serve speed and motor coordination performance levels of the elite group were significantly higher than those of the club group. This study emphasized the importance of early participation and training intensity, which can play an important role in enhancement of serve speed and motor coordination.

scholarly journals Reference Values and Gender Differences of the Functional Parameters in Romanian Elite Junior Tennis Players

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Adrian Nagel ◽  
Claudiu Avram
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Reference Values ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Functional Evaluation ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Functional Parameters ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Junior Tennis ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Purpose: To establish the reference values and gender differences regarding fitness, strength, and time reaction of the Romanian elite junior tennis players. Material and Methods: Thirty four junior tennis players (19 male, 15 female) with a mean age of 15 years were selected from the database of the Cardiopulmonary Effort Testing and Physical Performance Laboratory from Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, West University of Timisoara. To be included in the study, a tennis player had to belong to the Romanian Tennis Federation as a junior, be among the 50 best players in his/her category, and have no pathology at the evaluation moment. All subjects underwent functional evaluation by performing a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test, the counter movement jump test and complex opto-acoustic reaction test. Results: The functional performance are significantly different for males and females in all parameters studied, with male tennis players showing better performance than female tennis players. Conclusions: The mean values of functional parameters of the Romanian elite junior tennis players are lower than international competitive tennis athletes. There are significant gender differences in junior tennis players. We hope that the present study results provide useful reference values for coaches and physical trainers in order to improve functional performance of their junior tennis players

scholarly journals Gender differences in marital violence: A cross-ethnic study among Bengali, Garo, and Santal communities in rural Bangladesh

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0251574
Author(s):  
Rabiul Karim ◽  
Hafijur Rahman ◽  
Suchona Rahman ◽  
Tanzima Zohra Habib ◽  
Katarina Swahnberg
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Marital Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
The Social ◽  
Gender Constructions ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Gender

Studies on marital violence (MV) in Bangladesh have primarily focused on the women of the mainstream Bengali people, although half of the population is men, and there are also ethnic minority communities with diverse gender constructions. The current study examined the gender differences in MV among the matrilineal ethnic minority Garo, patrilineal ethnic minority Santal, and the patrilineal mainstream Bengali communities in rural Bangladesh. Adopting a cross-sectional design, we randomly included 1,929 currently married men and women from 24 villages. We used cross-tabulations as well as multivariate logistic regressions to estimate the ethnic and gender differences in MV. Data revealed that women were widely exposed to different types of MV, while only a few men experienced such abuses. It showed that 95.6% of the women experienced emotional abuse, 63.5% physical abuse, 71.4% sexual abuse, and 50.6% poly-victimization, whereas these rates were quite low among the men (emotional = 9.7%, physical = 0.7%, sexual = 0.1%). No men reported poly-victimization. The odds ratio (OR) for emotional, physical, and sexual MV were respectively, 184.44 (95% CI = 93.65−363.24, p<0.001), 449.23 (95% CI = 181.59−1111.35, p<0.001), and 2789.71(95% CI = 381.36−20407.08, p<0.001) for women compared to men. Data further revealed that matrilineal Garo women experienced less MV (emotional = 90.7%, physical = 53.4%, sexual = 64.0%, poly = 38.8%) than the patrilineal Santal (emotional = 99.4%, physical = 67.3%, sexual = 71.3%, poly = 53.9%) and Bengali women (emotional = 96.6%, physical = 69.6%, sexual = 78.8%, poly = 58.9%). Multivariate regressions also showed that the Bengali society perpetrated more physical (OR = 1.90, 95% CI = 1.27−2.85, p = 0.002) and sexual (OR = 2.04, 95% CI = 1.34−3.10, p = 0.001) MV than the Garo society. It appears that MV is largely a gendered issue in the country. Though both women and men can be the victims of MV, the nature/extent of victimization noticeably differs according to the social organization. Matrilineal society appears to be less abusive than the patrilineal one. Interventions aimed to prevent domestic violence in rural Bangladesh should take these findings into account.

scholarly journals Does Gender Differences Exist in Online Newspaper Consumption among Pakistani Youth?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ramzan Pahore ◽  
Sumera Memon ◽  
Norsiah Abdul Hamid ◽  
Awan Bt Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Online Newspaper ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

<p class="Default"><em><span>It is no doubt that the popularity of ICTs in developing countries has increased the use of internet-related social networking sites along with news information consumption, production, and news distribution. As such, there has been a huge shift in the trend of news consumption from conventional media to an online newspaper. It has also been tocied that male and female youth are equally inclined to use internet for different reasons. Thus, in recent times scholars have started inspecting online newspaper consumption-related behavior, with an emphasis on young boys and girls in a way this group is one that can last longer. However, very few studies have paid attention to gender differences in motivating factors for online newspaper consumption in Pakistan. To address this gap, by using a cross-sectional design, a survey was conducted on university students from three public universities of Pakistan because university students are tech-savvy and mostly internet users. These three universities are representative of rural and urban population. Questionnaires were used to collect data which was analyzed using Partial Least Squares-Multi Group Analysis. Hypothesized results discovered that in terms of online newspaper consumption, there was no gender differences found in online newspaper consumption among Pakistani youth.</span></em></p>

Women Tend to Perceive Greater Risks Associated With the COVID-19 Outbreak and Are More Likely to Follow Precautionary Measures

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriele Prati ◽  
Serena Stefani ◽  
Irene Barbieri
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Italian Government ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may have a different impact on men and women. Aim: This study aimed to investigate gender differences in risk perception, attitudes toward quarantine measures, and adoption of precautionary behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: We employed a cross-sectional web-based survey design. The sample included 1,569 people living in Italy. The survey was conducted during the national lockdown in April 2020 when the Italian government extended the quarantine measures to the whole country. Results: Results showed that women reported higher scores on perceived severity, worry, precautionary behaviors, and attitudes toward quarantine restrictions. Gender differences in the perceived likelihood of infection with SARS-CoV-2 were not significant. Using mediation analysis, we found that the relationship between gender and precautionary behaviors was explained by attitudes toward quarantine restrictions, perceived severity, and worry. Limitations: The use of a cross-sectional design precludes causal inference. Conclusion: Our results point to the need to develop and implement interventions that address (1) the higher levels of risk perception of the COVID-19 outbreak among women and (2) the lower scores on risk perception, attitudes toward quarantine restrictions, and adoption of precautionary behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic among men.

Burnout in Competitive Junior Tennis Players: II. Qualitative Analysis

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Gould ◽  
Suzanne Tuffey ◽  
Eileen Udry ◽  
James Loehr
Keyword(s):  
Phase 1 ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Stress Model ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Athlete Burnout ◽  
Content Analyses ◽  
Junior Tennis ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Phase Phase

This article reports findings from the second phase of a larger research project designed to examine burnout in competitive junior tennis players. This phase of the project was qualitative in nature and involved two components. First, interviews were conducted with 10 individuals who were identified as being most burned out in the quantitative phase (Phase 1) of the project. Content analyses of the 10 respondents’ interviews identified mental and physical characteristics of burnout, as well as reasons for burning out. Recommendations for preventing burnout in players, parents, and coaches also were gleaned. Second, the 10 individual cases were examined in light of the major tenants of the three existing models of athlete burnout. Results from the examination of the burnout models suggested that burnout is best thought of in terms of Smith’s (1986) chronic stress model with physical and social psychological strains falling under it.

scholarly journals BURNOUT IN ELITE TENNIS PLAYERS OF DIFFERENT JUNIOR CATEGORIES

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro de Orleans Casagrande ◽  
Danilo Reis Coimbra ◽  
Alexandro Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Optimum Performance ◽  
Athlete Burnout ◽  
Sports Activities

ABSTRACT Introduction: Burnout syndrome manifests in athletes in the form of three main symptoms/characteristics: emotional and physical exhaustion, sport devaluation, and reduced sense of accomplishment. Faced with the need to achieve optimum performance, young tennis players are exposed to several stressors than can lead to burnout, yet few reports on burnout in tennis have been researched. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze burnout in elite tennis players in different junior categories (CAT14, CAT16, CAT18). Methods: A total of 130 athletes, including 102 men (x=15.14±1.3) and 28 women (x=15.04±1.13), were selected for this cross-sectional study. Burnout was measured using a version of the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ). Results: CAT18 tennis players had higher rates of overall burnout and sport devaluation compared with CAT16 and CAT14 players. CAT14 and CAT16 players had higher scores for “reduced sense of accomplishment,” in association with sport devaluation. Conclusion: Differences found in CAT18 players may reflect the demands of transition from the junior to the professional circuit. Reduced sense of accomplishment should be monitored in athletes, to prevent burnout and cessation of sports activities. Level of Evidence III; retrospective comparative.

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