Precompetitive Mood States and Performance of Elite Male Golfers: Do Trait Characteristics Make a Difference?

1998 ◽  
Vol 86 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1443-1457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Hassmén ◽  
Nathalie Koivula ◽  
Torsten Hansson
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
National Team ◽  
Considerable Research ◽  
Anxiety Test ◽  
Competitive Season ◽  
Sport Competition ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between preperformance mood, measured by the Profile of Mood States inventory, and subsequent athletic performance has been the focus of considerable research. Presumably, athletes with less positive mood profiles should be outperformed by those with more favorable profiles. The results presented so far in the literature are equivocal. One possible explanation is that more stable trait characteristics might mediate mood states prior to competitive situations. In the present study, 8 male golf players, all members of the Swedish National Team, completed a number of trait inventories (Eysenck's Personality Inventory, Locus of Control, Sport Competition Anxiety Test, Self-consciousness Scale) prior to the competitive season. Subsequently, they completed the Profile of Mood States before each game played. Analysis showed that the players' preperformance mood states differed significantly and that these differences were associated with their scores on the trait inventories. Furthermore, preperformance mood states were significantly related to athletic performance for some individuals but not for others. Further research should also include trait measurements to understand better the relationship between mood states and the athletic performance of individual athletes.

Aerobic Evaluation in Elite Slalom Kayakers Using a Tethered Canoe System: A New Proposal

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 864-871
Author(s):  
Homero Gustavo Ferrari ◽  
Leonardo H.D. Messias ◽  
Ivan G.M. Reis ◽  
Claudio A. Gobatto ◽  
Filipe A.B. Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Critical Force ◽  
Noninvasive Method ◽  
Maximal Lactate Steady State ◽  
National Team ◽  
System A ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
New Strategies ◽  
Aerobic Evaluation

Background:Among other aspects, aerobic fitness is indispensable for performance in slalom canoe.Purpose:To propose the maximal-lactate steady-state (MLSS) and critical-force (CF) tests using a tethered canoe system as new strategies for aerobic evaluation in elite slalom kayakers. In addition, the relationship between the aerobic parameters from these tests and the kayakers’ performances was studied.Methods:Twelve male elite slalom kayakers from the Brazilian national team participated in this study. All tests were conducted using a tethered canoe system to obtain the force records. The CF test was applied on 4 d and analyzed by hyperbolic (CFhyper) and linear (CFlin) mathematical models. The MLSS intensity (MLSSint) was obtained by three 30-min continuous tests. The time of a simulated race was considered the performance index.Results:No difference (P < .05) between CFhyper (65.9 ± 1.6 N) and MLSSint (60.3 ± 2.5 N) was observed; however, CFlin (71.1 ± 1.7 N) was higher than MLSSint. An inverse and significant correlation was obtained between MLSSint and performance (r = –.67, P < .05).Conclusion:In summary, MLSS and CF tests on a tethered canoe system may be used for aerobic assessment of elite slalom kayakers. In addition, CFhyper may be used as an alternative low-cost and noninvasive method to estimate MLSSint, which is related with slalom kayakers’ performance.

Performance Satisfaction and Postcompetition Mood among Runners: Moderating Effects of Depression

2002 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 805-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew M. Lane ◽  
Helen Lane ◽  
Susan Firth
Keyword(s):  
Depressed Mood ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Depression Group ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Mood Group ◽  
Mood Scale ◽  
Performance Satisfaction

This study examined the influence of postcompetition depressed mood on the intensity of other mood dimensions assessed by the Profile of Mood States and relationships between mood and satisfaction with performance. 195 distance runners completed the Brunel Mood Scale which is a 24-item measure assessing anger, confusion, depression, fatigue, tension, and vigor, and a Performance Satisfaction questionnaire immediately after running a 10-mi. race. To examine the proposed moderating effect of depression, participants were separated into a No-depression group of 133 and a Depressed Mood group of 62. Multivariate analysis of variance indicated that the Depressed Mood group reported significantly higher scores on Anger, Confusion, Fatigue, and Tension and lower Vigor scores than the No-depression group. t ratios indicated that poorer performance was associated with higher Depression scores. Standard multiple regression to predict Performance Satisfaction scores from postcompetition scores on Anger, Confusion, Fatigue, Tension, and Vigor in the No-depression group indicated that only 1% ( Adj. R2 = .01, p>.05) of the variance was explained. By contrast, in the Depressed Mood group, the same mood dimensions predicted 27.5% of the variance in Performance Satisfaction scores ( Adj. R2 = .275, p<.01) with Anger ( Beta = .63, p<.00), and Confusion ( Beta = .44, p<.05) being significant predictors. Present findings support the notion that depressed mood is related to the intensity of other mood dimensions assessed by the Profile of Mood States and moderates relationships between those scores and performance satisfaction.

Sleep Characteristics of Japanese Working Men Who Score Alexithymic on the Toronto Alexithymia Scale

1997 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 859-865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isao Fukunishi ◽  
Noriyuki Kawamura ◽  
Toshio Ishikawa ◽  
Yukihiro Ago ◽  
Yasuo Yamasaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
Japanese Men ◽  
Toronto Alexithymia Scale ◽  
Sleep Questionnaire ◽  
Nonrestorative Sleep ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship of sleep characteristics including insomnia with scores on alexithymia in a sample of 171 Japanese working men. Levels of nonrestorative sleep and daytime sleepiness reported on a sleep questionnaire were significantly associated with scores on Depression and Confusion on the Profile of Mood States for Japanese men who had a high mean score on the Toronto Alexithymia Scale.

Differences in Mood States between Successful and Less Successful Karate Participants

1989 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 505-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. McGowan ◽  
Mark J. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Participation ◽  
Mood States ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Several researchers over the past 10 to 15 yr. have explored the relations among personality, athletic participation, and performance. More recently, research has focused on the relationship between mood states (transitory subjective feelings, emotions, or affect) and athletics. The purpose of this study was to explore this relationship in karate practitioners. Analysis indicated that successful competitors were significantly more angry than less successful competitors.

scholarly journals The Perceived Significance of Spirituality on Sri Lankan National Team Players’ Performance

2019 ◽  
pp. 1501-1506
Author(s):  
Perera H. P. N. ◽  
Jusoh M. ◽  
Azam S. M. F. ◽  
Sudasinghe S. R. S. N.
Keyword(s):  
Team Sports ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
National Team ◽  
Perceived Performance ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Objective Performance ◽  
Study Population ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the present study was to analyze the relationship between spirituality and perceived performance in team sports players. A standard spirituality questionnaire was used to assess the exogenous variable. The endogenous variable of the study was perceived performance and was measured through a questionnaire of a likert scale which was adopted from literature. Subjective performances of the players were derived opposed to objective performance. Data had been collected from Sri Lankan national team players who are engaged in team sports of football, basketball, Elle, volleyball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Netball, Rugby and Throw ball. The study population was 308 national team players and the universal sampling technique was used. The study results reveal that there is a positive relationship between spirituality and performance of the players.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AROUSAL ZONE, ANXIETY, STRESS AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Kata Németh ◽  
László Balogh
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Mental Preparation ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
Testing And Measurement ◽  
Complex Models ◽  
Mental Preparedness ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Physical Skills ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to examine the relationship between optimal functioning zone, anxiety, stress, and athletic performance. We conducted a systematic review of the available scientific articles and publications. Related literature was analyzed, relevant, or helpful in understanding the psychological aspects of athletic performance. It discusses the method and validity of hypotheses and approaches that have already appeared scientifically. We examined multidimensional approaches, which discuss the suitability and implications of some recent and more complex models of stress and performance. We may conclude that the relationship between stress and athletic performance is multidimensional. We also examined several factors, such as the interaction between the nature of the stressor, the cognitive needs of the task, and the individuals' psychological characteristics. Both physical and mental preparation is critical to successful sports performance. This way, the level of physical skills, mental preparedness significantly determine overall athletic performance. The article aims to provide a historical overview of the implementation, testing, and measurement of IZOF and other applied models.

Relationship between Training Volume and Mood States in Competitive Swimmers during a 24-Week Season

2002 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 1009-1012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar F. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Mood States ◽  
Endurance Athletes ◽  
Training Volume ◽  
Research Reporting ◽  
Competitive Season ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlations ◽  
Competitive Swimmers ◽  
And Training

Mood states have been shown to be sensitive to periods of overtraining among endurance athletes. To examine the relationship between training volume and specific mood states, the Profile of Mood States was administered biweekly to 12 male and 17 female collegiate swimmers over the course of a competitive season. Pearson correlations were estimates of the relationship between mean subscores and training volume. Mean training volume for the comparison periods ranged from 3,868 to 12,500 meters/day. Mean ratings of both Anger and Vigor were significantly negatively correlated with training volume (−.58 and −.54, respectively). In addition, Fatigue was significantly correlated with training volume ( r = .53), but the mean subscores for Tension, Depression, Confusion, and Global Mood were not significantly correlated with training volume. Results support previous research reporting mood disturbances with increased training volumes but do not support suggestions of an increased tendency towards higher scores on depression.

Aptitude, Anxiety and Academic Performance: A Moderator Variable Analysis

1967 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 215-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence A. Pervin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Moderator Variable ◽  
Moderator Analysis ◽  
Anxiety Test ◽  
Ability Levels ◽  
Achievement Anxiety ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Variable Analysis

To study the moderating effects of anxiety on the relationship between aptitude and performance, and the moderating effects of aptitude on the relationship between anxiety and performance the Alpert-Haber Achievement Anxiety Test was administered to freshman students, and scores on this test were correlated with measures of aptitude and academic performance. Significant values on the order of .20 were found between the anxiety scales and aptitude measures. While statistically significant, the correlations between anxiety and performance were far below those reported in the literature. The moderator analysis did not indicate that anxiety was differentially related to performance for different ability levels. There was some suggestion, however, that aptitude best predicts performance for students low in debilitating anxiety. Present and past findings were discussed in terms of differences in instruments, Ss, and criteria.

scholarly journals The Profile of Moods States and Athletic Performance: A Meta-Analysis of Published Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-70
Author(s):  
Marc Lochbaum ◽  
Thaís Zanatta ◽  
Deylon Kirschling ◽  
Emily May
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
Performance Outcome ◽  
Competitive Athletes ◽  
Health Model

Researchers have extensively examined and reviewed the relationship of the profile of mood states (POMS) with sport performance since the 1970s. Two decades have passed since the last POMS quantitative review. Our overall objective was to quantify the POMS research with competitive athletes with a prospective measured POMS and a sport performance outcome in the published literature. Additionally, we tested potential moderators of the mental health model (i.e., sport duration, type, and skill) with meta-analytic techniques while considering potential risk bias across study sources. Based on a systematic review, the articles were found using EBSCO and comparing these articles with extensive past POMS in sport and exercise bibliographies. Search terms included profile of mood states (POMS) or iceberg profile or the mental health model with sport and performance or sports performance. For selection, articles must have reported data on competitive athletes, an athletic performance outcome, and a valid form of the POMS measured prospectively. After screening more than 600 articles for inclusion, 25 articles provided sufficient data for effect size calculations. The included articles spanned from 1975 to 2011, with 1497 unique participants. Hedges’ g values were generally small for the six POMS scales: tension (−0.21), depression (−0.43), anger (−0.08), vigor (0.38), fatigue (−0.13), and confusion (−0.41). However, the total mood disturbance (TMD) score effect size was medium in magnitude at −0.53. When corrected for potential publication bias, the effect size values increased in magnitude for tension (−0.47), depression (−0.64), vigor (0.44), fatigue (−0.34), and TMD (−0.84). Moderator analyses for Terry’s (1995) propositions and for risk of bias across studies, statistically, resulted in few differences based on conventional statistical significance (p < 0.05). Measured before performance, most of the POMS scales and TMD are reliable predictors of sport performance in competitive athletes across a wide variety of sports and athletic performance outcomes. Morgan’s (1980, 1985) mental health model or iceberg profile minus anger is still a viable method for understanding and improving athletic performances.

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