The impact of home confinement by COVID-19 on mood state and adaptive behaviors in Spanish swimmers

IF 0.7 Q4 SPORT SCIENCES

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity Pub Date : 2023-09-30 DOI:10.29359/bjhpa.15.3.04

Jose Carlos Jaenes, David Alarcon Rubio, María Jose Arenilla-Villalba, Dominika Wilczynska

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Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the mental condition of aquatic athletes during COVID-19 lockdowns and identify factors that could predict changes in their emotions and mood disturbances. Materials and Methods: The sample was composed of 506 competitive swimmers (ages 15-36) in four aquatic specializations, with 82.4% competing at the national level. Data was collected through questionnaires between April 10th and May 1st, 2020. Results: Female athletes had higher levels of unpleasant mood states and were generally more vulnerable to the lockdown's harmful effects. Team athletes had higher levels of friendliness, which may be a coping strategy for difficult situations. Training conditions played a significant role in mental health, with athletes who trained more having fewer mood disturbances. Lack of training negatively impacted fitness and mental health. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the importance of providing support to athletes during pandemics and reducing stigmatization around seeking psychological support.

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新冠肺炎居家隔离对西班牙游泳运动员情绪状态和适应行为的影响

前言:本研究旨在评估新冠肺炎疫情封锁期间水上运动员的精神状况，并确定可以预测其情绪变化和情绪障碍的因素。材料与方法:样本由4个专业的506名15-36岁的竞技游泳运动员组成，其中82.4%为国家级竞技游泳运动员。数据收集时间为2020年4月10日至5月1日。结果:女运动员有更高程度的不愉快情绪状态，通常更容易受到封锁的有害影响。团队运动员的友好程度更高，这可能是一种应对困难情况的策略。训练条件在心理健康方面发挥着重要作用，训练时间越长，运动员的情绪障碍就越少。缺乏训练对健康和心理健康有负面影响。结论:该研究强调了在流行病期间为运动员提供支持和减少在寻求心理支持方面的污名化的重要性。

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