COMPETITIVE ANXIETY AND SELF-EFFICACY IN YOUNG VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: A SEASON TREND STUDY OF THEIR RECIPROCAL EFFECT ON MATCH OUTCOMES

Authors

  • 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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6129-1732
  • 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 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3664-7335

Keywords:

performance, team sports, young, repeated measures analysis

Abstract

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.

Key words: performance, team sports, CSAI-2R, repeated measures analysis

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2025-01-02

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Caetano de Andrade Nogueira, F. ., Gattás Bara Filho, M., Diniz da Silva, C., Reis Coimbra, D., & Moura Lourenço, L. . (2025). COMPETITIVE ANXIETY AND SELF-EFFICACY IN YOUNG VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: A SEASON TREND STUDY OF THEIR RECIPROCAL EFFECT ON MATCH OUTCOMES. Kinesiology, 56(2), 338–348. Retrieved from https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/kinesiology/article/view/29127

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Vol. 56 No. 2 (2024)

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