A processual analysis of basic emotions and sources of concerns as they are lived before and after a competition


Autoria(s): Cerin, E; Barnett, A
Contribuinte(s)

A. Taylor

D. Alfermann

S. Biddle

Data(s)

01/01/2006

Resumo

Objectives: To examine the natural flow of (a) pre- and post-competition temporal patterns of intensity, frequency and daily mean level (a Composite measure of frequency and intensity) of basic emotions and (b) frequency of reports of competition-related and competition-extraneous concerns across time. Method: The Experience Sampling Method (ESM) was used, which permits the monitoring of the spontaneous flow of daily affective and cognitive experiences in the athletes' habitual environment. Thirty-nine male elite martial artists were assessed on 12 basic emotions and concerns at five random times a day across 1 week before and 3 days after a competition. On the competition day, the participants were assessed 1 h before and immediately after the contest. Results: Different patterns of change were observed for intensity and frequency of emotions and frequency of competition-related and competition-extraneous concerns. Frequency of fear was the most reactive affective component to competition vicinity. Increased frequency of some outcome-contingent negative emotions persisted for three days post-competition. The presence of negative emotions was the lowest in the post-competition days. Conclusions: This study confirms that, for a better understanding of the process of competitive stress, monitoring of both intensity and frequency of a wide range of emotions is needed. This research area may also benefit from analysing possible psychological spill-over between sport, competition and other life domains. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Identificador

http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:79368

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Elsevier Sci Ltd

Palavras-Chave #Primary Appraisal #Esm #Anxiety #Psychology #Sport Sciences #Frequency Dimensions #State Anxiety #Mood #Personality #Perceptions #Performance #Experiences #Intensity #Responses #Events #C1 #321404 Sport and Exercise Psychology #750203 Organised sports
Tipo

Journal Article