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Authors
1 MSc of Sport Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
3 Professor of Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
4 Professor of Exercise Physiology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between dimensions of competitive perfectionism and physiological responses of elite male fencers. This study was descriptive – correlation and the population consisted of male fencers. The data were collected from 46 fencers who participated in national championships and selected by convenience sampling method. To assess dimensions of competitive perfectionism, the subjects were required to complete Competitive Perfectionism Scale of Besharat (2004). The physiological responses including saliva cortisol and immunoglobulin were measured by 96-test kits of cortisol and saliva immunoglobulin A manufactured by the Zell Bio Company. Results showed a significant positive relationship between negative competitive perfectionism and increased saliva cortisol and decreased saliva immunoglobulin before competition. Whereas there was no significant relationship between positive competitive perfectionism and any of physiological responses. Results also revealed that negative competitive perfectionism can predict the changes of saliva cortisol and saliva immunoglobulin in fencers.
Keywords
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