CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STATE OF FEMALE HANDBALL PLAYERS DURING THE PREPARATORY PERIOD OF THE MAXIMUM REALIZATION OF INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24195/olympicus/2023-3.10Keywords:
handball, psycho-emotional stress, personal and reactive anxiety, WAM technique.Abstract
The article analyzes an important psychological skill for athletes – the ability to cope with pressure and control anxiety both before and during competitions. It is noted that a high level of competitive anxiety, both cognitive and somatic, can have a significant impact on productivity. Materials and methods: analysis of scientific and methodical literature and documentary sources; analysis, synthesis and generalization; comparison, juxtaposition and analogy; the method of operative assessment of well-being, activity and mood (WAM); diagnosis of self-esteem by Ch. D. Spielberg, Yu. L. Khanin to determine the level of personal and reactive anxiety; methods of mathematical statistics. Athletes from the main and reserve team of the handball club “Halychanka” in Lviv participated in the study. Results. A decrease in the emotional status and level of positive emotions of qualified female handball players in the preparatory period of the stage of maximum realization of individual capabilities has been proven, which may be a consequence of the great psychological stress they are exposed during training and competitions. The main findings of this study point to the following possible problems and factors that can affect the mental state of female handball players. The indicated low well-being and constant overstrain can be the result of intensive training, physical and psychological fear of failure in competitions. Competing at a high level can create significant psychological pressure, especially in crucial moments. Female handball players may not have enough opportunities for rest and relaxation between training and competitions. Similar results may also be related to the level of mental strength of the players and their ability to manage and adapt to stress. Conclusions. Developing of psychological resilience, stress management techniques and psychological support methods can help players better cope with the emotional challenges of sport and to improve their mental state. The obtained results can be important for coaches and psychologists who work with female handball players.
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