Mohammadali Besharat; Davood Homanian; mohammadhossein Ghahramani; Behnam Naghi Poor Givi
Volume 3, Issue 2 , October 2012, , Pages 5-27
Abstract
The main aim of the present study was to examine the mediation effect of sport self-efficacy on the relationship between dimensions of perfectionism and competitive anxiety in a sample of Iranian athletes. 233 volunteer athletes (145 boys, 88 girls) from different sport fields participated in this study. ...
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The main aim of the present study was to examine the mediation effect of sport self-efficacy on the relationship between dimensions of perfectionism and competitive anxiety in a sample of Iranian athletes. 233 volunteer athletes (145 boys, 88 girls) from different sport fields participated in this study. All participants were required to complete the Competitive Perfectionism Scale (CPS), the Multidimensional Competitive Anxiety Questionnaire (MCAQ) and the Sport Self – Efficacy Scale (SSES). The results revealed that striving for perfection (positive perfectionism) was negatively associated with cognitive and somatic anxiety, and positively associated with self – confidence. The results also revealed that negative reaction to imperfection (negative perfectionism) was positively associated with cognitive and somatic anxiety, and negatively associated with self – confidence. Analysis of the data revealed that sport self – efficacy mediated the relationship between positive and negative dimensions of perfectionism and competitive anxiety.
Mohammad Ali Besharat; Asma Hoseini
Volume 2, Issue 3 , October 2010
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the relationship between anger rumination and aggression in a sample of Iranian athletes. A correlational analysis was performed to assess the kind of association between four subscales of anger rumination (angry afterthoughts, thoughts of revenge, angry memories, and understanding ...
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This study aimed to examine the relationship between anger rumination and aggression in a sample of Iranian athletes. A correlational analysis was performed to assess the kind of association between four subscales of anger rumination (angry afterthoughts, thoughts of revenge, angry memories, and understanding of causes) and different aspects of competitive aggression and aggressive behavior including physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, hostility, and indirect aggression. A total of 210 volunteer athletes (132 males, 78 females) from different Iranian sport federations were selected for this study. All participants were requested to complete the Persian version of the anger rumination scale (FARS) and the Competitive Aggression Questionnaire (CAQ). The results revealed that anger rumination subscales were positively associated with indices of competitive aggression. Anger rumination distracted using learned sport skills and techniques through weakening anger management and caused competitive aggression. Anger rumination also increased the possibility of aggressive behavior through distracting concentration on performing sport skills and techniques. Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that anger rumination during competitive sports can cause aggressive behavior and reduce the possibility of sport achievements.
