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https://doi.org/10.26582/k.56.2.13

Competitive anxiety and self-efficacy in young volleyball players: A season trend study of the reciprocal effect on match outcomes

Francine Caetano de Andrade Nogueira ; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, School of Physical Education and Sports, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Maurício Gattás Bara Filho ; Federal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Sports, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
Cristiano Diniz da Silva ; Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Life Sciences Institute, Governador Valadares, MG, Brazil
Danilo Reis Coimbra ; Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Life Sciences Institute, Governador Valadares, MG, Brazil *
Lelio Moura Lourenço ; Federal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Psychology, Center for Violence and Social Anxiety Studies, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

The aim of this study was to evaluate: i) the changes and interrelationships of competitive anxiety (CA) and self-efficacy responses; and ii) the predictive power of these variables and the competitive context in predicting match-by-match performance of a volleyball team in an entire season. The sample consisted of 15 Brazilian high-performance male volleyball players (U-18). The outcomes were somatic CA, cognitive CA, and self-confidence measured with the Competitive Anxiety Questionnaire in Sports (CSAI-2R), and self-efficacy, assessed with the Individual Self-Efficacy Scale for Volleyball. The athletes answered the questionnaires before each match during the season (N=24 matches). The athletes presented higher somatic and cognitive CA and lower self-confidence at the beginning of the competitive phase. Trend-repeated measures analysis showed seasonal variations with a decrease in somatic (~57%) and cognitive (~62%) CA and increase in self-confidence (~40%) and self-efficacy (~16%). Self-efficacy presented a high and positive correlation with self-confidence (rho=0.56, p<.05), but did not correlate with CA. Binary logistic regression revealed that previous matches with an “easy” degree of intensity (i.e., 3-set duration) estimated a 230% increase in the chance of winning the next match compared to previous matches with “moderate intensity” (i.e., 4-set duration). The likelihood of wins in the morning matches was 152% more likely as compared to afternoon matches. Winning odds increased about 3% for every 1-unit increase in precompetitive self-efficacy and decreased 12% for each somatic CA 1-unit increase. It is concluded that the degree of intensity of previous contests (regardless of the match outcome) and match day period seem to interact with self-efficacy. Understanding seasonal variations and the transient competitive context enables better management of athletes’ psychological skills.

Ključne riječi

performance; team sports; CSAI-2R; repeated measures analysis

Hrčak ID:

324681

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/324681

Datum izdavanja:

31.12.2024.

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