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FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Volume 14, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1232929
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choking-susceptible athletes; mindfulness; resilience; perceived stress; state-trait anxiety
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This study explores the relationship between mindfulness and state-trait anxiety among athletes prone to choking. The results show that mindfulness and resilience have a negative association with perceived stress, while perceived stress is positively associated with state-trait anxiety. Mindfulness has a positive impact on state-trait anxiety, mediated by resilience and perceived stress. It is recommended to implement mindfulness training programs for athletes to alleviate anxiety and improve performance outcomes.
Introduction: It is a well-documented psychological phenomenon for athletes to experience abnormal performance on the field, often called choking. Negative emotions such as perceived stress and state-trait anxiety have been linked to this phenomenon. In an effort to delve into the intricate relationship between mindfulness and state-trait anxiety among athletes susceptible to choking, this study was conducted in Central China during the period from October to November 2022.Methods: The sample selection process employed a combination of cluster sampling and random sampling, resulting in a total of 377 viable samples encompassing choking-susceptible athletes who frequently grapple with state-trait anxiety and demonstrate performance deviations. The data analysis was executed utilizing AMOS v.26.Results: The results indicate a negative association between mindfulness and perceived stress (standardized coefficient = -0.224, p < 0.001), resilience and perceived stress (standardized coefficient = -0.237, p < 0.001), as well as perceived stress and state-trait anxiety (standardized coefficient = 0.510, p < 0.001). The positive impact of mindfulness on state-trait anxiety is mediated by resilience and perceived stress (standardized indirect effect = 0.237, p < 0.001). The explanatory power of this study is R-2 = 0.35.Discussion: Drawing from these substantial findings, a key recommendation is to implement mindfulness training programs for athletes prone to choking. This proactive measure, facilitated by sports departments, clubs, and coaches, could potentially alleviate state-trait anxiety, enhancing athletes' mental well-being and optimizing their performance outcomes during competitions.
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