Self-confidence, mental toughness, and psychobiosocial experiences in elite rugby players

IF 3.1 2区心理学 Q2 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Psychology of Sport and Exercise Pub Date : 2024-12-14 DOI:10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102798

Claudio Robazza , Francesca Vitali , Laura Bortoli , Montse C. Ruiz

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The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between self-confidence, mental toughness, coping functions, challenge and threat appraisals, and functional psychobiosocial experiences. This investigation was conducted within the framework of multi-states (MuSt) theory. The sample consisted of 76 elite male athletes, ranging in age from 19 to 33 years, representing the Italian rugby union national team participating in the 2024 edition of the Men's Six Nations Championship. Assessments took place during training camps in preparation for the Championship. The results from serial mediation analysis showed that problem-focused coping and challenge appraisal played a mediating role in the relationship between self-confidence, mental toughness, and functional psychobiosocial experiences. These findings support MuSt theory assumptions and have practical implications for the development of training programs aimed at enhancing athletes' wellbeing and performance.

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精英橄榄球运动员的自信心、心理韧性和社会心理经历。

本研究的目的是调查自信心、心理韧性、应对功能、挑战和威胁评估以及功能性社会心理体验之间的关系。这项调查是在多态（MuSt）理论的框架内进行的。样本由 76 名精英男子运动员组成，年龄在 19 岁至 33 岁之间，他们代表意大利橄榄球国家队参加 2024 年男子六国锦标赛。评估是在备战锦标赛的训练营期间进行的。序列中介分析的结果表明，以问题为中心的应对方式和挑战评价在自信心、心理韧性和功能性社会心理体验之间的关系中起到了中介作用。这些研究结果支持 MuSt 理论的假设，对制定旨在提高运动员健康和成绩的训练计划具有实际意义。

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Psychology of Sport and Exercise 医学-心理学

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6.40

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5.90%

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172

审稿时长

69 days

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