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Anxiety, self-control and shooting performance.

S Sade1, M Bar-Eli, S Bresler

  • 1Department of Research, Wingate Institute, Israel.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|August 1, 1990
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Shooting performance is more affected by current anxiety levels (state anxiety) than by general anxiety (trait anxiety) or self-control. Highly skilled rifle shooters exhibit lower anxiety and better performance.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Psychology
  • Performance Psychology
  • Psychophysiology

Background:

  • Anxiety and self-control are crucial psychological factors influencing sports performance.
  • Understanding the interplay between state anxiety, trait anxiety, self-control, and shooting accuracy is vital for athlete development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between state anxiety, trait anxiety, self-control, and shooting performance in rifle shooters.
  • To determine which psychological factors most significantly predict shooting accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • 55 rifle shooters completed state-trait anxiety and self-control questionnaires.
  • Shooting performance was evaluated across 7 competitive events.
  • Statistical analyses were employed to examine the correlations between psychological measures and performance outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Shooting performance was found to be more dependent on state anxiety than on trait anxiety or self-control.
  • Highly skilled shooters demonstrated lower anxiety levels and superior performance compared to moderately skilled shooters.
  • No significant differences in self-control or trait anxiety were observed between skill groups.

Conclusions:

  • State anxiety is a more critical determinant of immediate shooting performance than trait anxiety or self-control.
  • Skill level in rifle shooting is associated with lower anxiety and enhanced performance.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the potential mediating role of self-control in the anxiety-performance relationship.