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Self-Transcendence in Mountaineering and BASE Jumping
Erik Monasterio1,2, C Robert Cloninger3
1Canterbury District Health Board Regional Forensic Service, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Frontiers in Psychology
|January 29, 2019
Summary
Extreme athletes like mountaineers and BASE jumpers often exhibit low Self-Transcendence. This personality trait may influence their risk-taking and ethical behaviors in extreme sports.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sports Science
Background:
- Extreme sports like mountaineering and BASE jumping are increasingly popular but carry high risks.
- Research often focuses on personality traits related to participation and stress in these activities.
- The Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) measures seven personality dimensions, including Self-Transcendence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of Self-Transcendence in the personality profiles of extreme athletes.
- To understand how Self-Transcendence influences potentially self-destructive or unethical behaviors in mountaineering and BASE jumping.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on extreme sports participants.
- Analysis of personality traits using the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI).
- Focus on the dimension of Self-Transcendence and its prevalence.
Main Results:
- Extreme athletes (mountaineers, BASE jumpers) show adventurous temperament, high self-control, and organization.
- A significant majority (75-85%) of these athletes exhibit low Self-Transcendence.
- Low Self-Transcendence is linked to spiritual experiences and altruistic motivation.
Conclusions:
- Low Self-Transcendence is a common characteristic among extreme athletes.
- This trait may play a role in moderating ethical and moral behaviors in high-risk activities.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of Self-Transcendence in extreme sports.
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