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Sleep quality associated with mood in elite athletes
Alexandro Andrade1, Guilherme Bevilacqua1, Pedro Casagrande1
1Laboratory of Sports and Exercise Psychology - LAPE, Department of Physical Education, State University of Santa Catarina , Florianopolis, Santa Catarina , Brazil.
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|November 28, 2018
Summary
Elite athletes competing internationally report poorer sleep quality. Poor sleep quality is linked to negative moods like confusion and fatigue, while good sleep is associated with vigor.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Psychology
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Sleep quality is crucial for athletic performance and well-being.
- Elite athletes face unique challenges affecting sleep patterns.
- Understanding the interplay between sleep, mood, and competitive level is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between sleep quality and mood in elite athletes.
- To examine how competitive level influences sleep quality and mood states.
- To identify specific mood disturbances related to poor sleep in athletes.
Main Methods:
- 1041 elite athletes (male and female) from various individual and team sports participated.
- Sleep quality was self-assessed using a Likert-type scale.
- Mood was evaluated using the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS); data analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- International-level athletes were 84% more likely to experience poor sleep quality compared to regional athletes.
- Good sleep quality correlated with higher vigor in international athletes.
- Poor sleep quality in national athletes was associated with increased confusion, depression, and fatigue.
Conclusions:
- Competitive level significantly impacts sleep quality in elite athletes.
- Mood states like confusion, fatigue, and tension negatively affect sleep, while vigor is protective.
- Monitoring sleep and implementing mood management strategies are essential for optimizing athlete condition, especially for international competitors.
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