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Gender differences in competitive stress

C C Madden¹, R J Kirkby

¹La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.

Perceptual and Motor Skills

|June 1, 1995

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Men reported higher stress in basketball team performance compared to women. Further research is needed to understand the reasons behind this gender difference in competitive stress perception.

Area of Science:

Sports Psychology
Social Psychology

Background:

Competitive sports can be a significant source of stress for athletes.
Understanding gender-based differences in stress perception is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate gender differences in stress experienced by basketball players.
To identify specific areas of competitive basketball that elicit different stress levels between men and women.

Main Methods:

Survey administered to 133 competitive basketball players (84 men, 49 women).
Utilized the Stressful Situations in Basketball Questionnaire to measure 5 types of stress.
Statistical analysis to compare stress levels reported by male and female players.

Main Results:

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Men reported significantly higher stress than women on the 'Team performance' scale.
No significant gender differences were found on other stress scales.

Conclusions:

Gender influences stress perception in competitive basketball, particularly concerning team performance.
Further investigation is recommended to explore the underlying reasons for these observed gender differences in stress, such as perceived influence or investment in outcomes.