Precompetitive state anxiety, objective and subjective performance, and causal attributions in competitive swimmers

This study investigated the nature of the relationship between precompetitive state anxiety (CSAI-2C), subjective (race position) and objective (satisfaction) performance outcomes, and self-rated causal attributions (CDS-IIC) for performance in competitive child swimmers. Race position, subjective s...

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Published in:Pediatric exercise science 2007-02, Vol.19 (1), p.39-50
Main Authors: Polman, Remco, Rowcliffe, Naomi, Borkoles, Erika, Levy, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Age Factors
Anxiety
Anxiety - psychology
Child
Cognition
Competitive Behavior
Dolphins & porpoises
Female
Humans
Male
Personal Satisfaction
Regression Analysis
Self Concept
Surveys and Questionnaires
Swimming
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Summary:This study investigated the nature of the relationship between precompetitive state anxiety (CSAI-2C), subjective (race position) and objective (satisfaction) performance outcomes, and self-rated causal attributions (CDS-IIC) for performance in competitive child swimmers. Race position, subjective satisfaction, self-confidence, and, to a lesser extent, cognitive state anxiety (but not somatic state anxiety) were associated with the attributions provided by the children for their swimming performance. The study partially supported the self-serving bias hypothesis; winners used the ego-enhancing attributional strategy, but the losers did not use an ego-protecting attributional style. Age but not gender appeared to influence the attributions provided in achievement situations.
ISSN:0899-8493
1543-2920
DOI:10.1123/pes.19.1.39