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Identification of Perception Differences in Personality Factors and Autonomy by Sporting Age Category in Competitive
Elena Mihăiță1, Dana Badau2,3, Marius Stoica1
1Doctoral School, National University of Physical Education and Sport, 060057 Bucharest, Romania.
Summary
Competitive bodybuilders show evolving personality and autonomy traits with increased sports experience. Understanding these psychological shifts can enhance training and mental skill development for athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Exercise Science
- Human Kinetics
Background:
- Understanding the psychological profile of competitive bodybuilders is crucial for optimizing sports training.
- Personality and autonomy are key factors influencing athletic performance and mental skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify perception differences in personality and autonomy factors across three age categories of competitive bodybuilders.
- To optimize the sports training process by understanding age-related psychological changes in athletes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized standardized questionnaires (CP5F, ZKPQ, PAQ) to assess personality and personal autonomy.
- Sample included 30 competitive bodybuilders (18-53 years) divided into junior, senior, and master sporting age categories.
- Ensured high internal consistency of questionnaires with Cronbach's Alpha > 0.700 across all groups.
Main Results:
- Extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and various autonomy facets (value, behavioral, cognitive) increased with sporting age.
- Sociability, activity, aggression-hostility, neuroticism-anxiety, and emotional autonomy did not show a direct proportional increase with sporting age.
- Significant differences in personality and autonomy perceptions were observed based on age and sports experience.
Conclusions:
- Competitive bodybuilders' perceptions of personality and autonomy factors evolve with age and experience.
- Tailoring sports training based on these psychological insights can improve athlete development.
- This research provides a foundation for evidence-based psychological interventions in bodybuilding.
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