In the pitfall of expectations: An exploratory analysis of stressors in elite rhythmic gymnastics.

The present study explored the types of stressors faced by rhythmic gymnastics athletes, their parents, and coaches. Semi-structured interviews with 12 participants-four gymnasts, five coaches, and three parents-were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis in a theory-driven framework. The categorizations of sport-related stressors for the parents, coaches, and gymnasts were based on existing theories. The results showed that both the gymnasts and the coaches predominantly noted mastery-avoidance goals in terms of performance, while the interviews with parents mostly indicated performance-avoidance goals. All three groups of participants consistently reported a detrimental atmosphere in rhythmic gymnastics. For instance, they emphasized the stress related to inadequate communication between the concerned parties. Moreover, all parties believed that having a lean body was linked to success in the competitive world of rhythmic gymnastics. The present study provides insight into some of the potential major stressors and the related subjective experiences affecting athletes socializing in the same sporting environment.

Parental Stressors in Sports Influenced by Attributes of Parents and Their Children.

(1) Background: Although parental behavior is known to be an important source of influence, relatively few studies have examined the factors possibly contributing parental stressors as being directly related to their children's sport socialization. The present study explored the relative importance of related parental stressors and the associations between these stressors and various types of parental involvement. (2) Method: A total of 1260 parents completed an online form including demographic questions, questions on their children's sport participation, and three self-report measures (PSSS, PISQ, and PASSES). (3) Results: The results revealed that the multiple linear regression models for overall parental stress were statistically significant. The significant predictors were the parent's educational level, the child's current stage of sports participation, and the child's sport injury (or the lack thereof). Furthermore, the stressors perceived by parents were positively associated with parental direct behavior and pressure. (4) Conclusions: Parents are under more stress as their child's stages of sport development increases, if their child has already had a sports injury, and the parents' directive behavior and experienced stress were significantly associated. The obtained results expand the existing knowledge of the complexity of parents' importance in children's sports careers.

Do psychological factors play a crucial role in sport performance? - Research on personality and psychological variables of athletes in Hungary / Não factores psicológicos desempenham um papel crucial no desempenho esportivo? - Investigação sobre personalidade e psicológicos variáveis de atletas na Hungria / Los factores psicológicos desempeñan un papel crucial en el rendimiento deportivo? - Investigación sobre la personalidad y psicológicos variables de atletas en Hungría

Contemporary research aims to investigate background factors that contribute to successful sport performance. Of these factors the psychological well-being and mental health status should be underlined that have gained a significant role, particularly in the frames of sport psychological counseling. The aim of the present study is to seek for interrelations of psychological variables and sport performance of young athletes, and to reveal what advantages might be utilized in younger ages to strengthen sport performance. No gender differences were found in sport performance; while age showed significant difference. The findings indicated differences of the investigated psychological variables by age and gender. Regression analyses were employed to test how psychological factors predict successful sport performance. The analyses strengthened the role of age and gender specific factors that should be considered during sport psychological counseling. The benefits should be highlighted in young age in order to ensure more successful performance in adulthood (AU)

La investigación contemporánea tiene como objetivo investigar los vairables explicativas que contribuyen al rendimiento deportivo exitoso. De estos factores vale la pena destacar el bienestar mental y el estado de salud psicológica que han ganado un papel importante, sobre todo en los marcos de asesoramiento psicológico de deporte. El objetivo del presente estudio es la búsqueda de interrelaciones de variables psicológicas y el rendimiento deportivo de los atletas jóvenes, y revelar qué ventajas podrían ser utilizadas con los más jóvenes para fortalecer el rendimiento deportivo. No se encontraron diferencias de género en el rendimiento deportivo; mientras que la edad mostró diferencias significativas. Los resultados indicaron diferencias en las variables psicológicas estudiadas por edad y género. Se utilizó análisis de regresión para probar cómo los factores psicológicos predicen el rendimiento exitoso. El análisis demostró el papel de los factores específicos de edad y género que deben ser considerados durante el asesoramiento psicológico de deporte. El trabajo psicológico debe comenzar a edades tempranas para garantizar el rendimiento más exitoso a la edad adulta (AU)

A investigação contemporânea tem procurado identificar os factores basilares que contribuem para um desempenho desportivo de sucesso. Deste factores, o bem-estar psicológico e o estado de saúde mental devem ser enfatizados tendo ganho um papel significativo, particularmente nas abordagens relativas ao aconselhamento psicológico no âmbito desportivo. O objectivo do presente estudo é identificar interrelações entre as variáveis psicológicas e o desempenho desportivo em jovens atletas e revelar quais as vantagens que podem ser utilizadas por estes jovens para potenciar a sua performance desportiva. Não se verificaram diferenças de género na performance desportiva; enquanto o contrário se verificou relativamente à idade. Estes resultados indicam diferenças nas variáveis psicológicas investigadas tendo em conta o género e a idade. Foram efectuadas análises de regressão para testar como os factores psicológicos predizem uma performance de sucesso. Os resultados enfatizam o papel da idade e do género como factores específicos que devem ser considerados durante o aconselhamento psicológico desportivo. Os benefícios devem ser reforçados nos jovens de forma a garantir uma performance de sucesso na prática desportiva adulta (AU)