Paralimpik Sporcularda Psikolojik Gerilimin Yordayıcısı Olarak Psikolojik Esneklik

Abstract

Bu araştırmanın amacı, yüksek performans gerektiren ortamlar ve engellilik koşullarında mücadele eden paralimpik sporcuların psikolojik esneklik düzeyleri ile psikolojik gerilim düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek ve psikolojik esneklik ile sosyodemografik değişkenlerin psikolojik gerilim düzeylerini yordayıp yordamadığını belirlemektir.  Araştırma, ilişkisel tarama modeli kapsamında gerçekleştirilmiş olup 205 paralimpik sporcudan oluşan özgün bir örneklem grubuyla veri toplanmıştır. Veri toplama araçları olarak Sporcu Psikolojik Gerilim Anketi (SPGA) ve Psikolojik Esneklik Ölçeği (PEÖ) kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçları, paralimpik sporcuların psikolojik esneklik düzeyleri ile psikolojik gerilimleri arasında istatistiki açıdan anlamlı olan ve negatif yönde bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, yüksek psikolojik esneklik, gerilim belirtilerini azaltmakta ve özellikle kabul ile anda kalma becerileri gerilimi yönetmede kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Son olarak demografik faktörlerin anlamlı bir etkisinin bulunmaması, psikolojik süreçler ve çevresel stresörlerin gerilim üzerinde daha belirleyici olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu bulgular, psikolojik esnekliğin sporcuların ruh sağlığı ve performansı için önemli bir kaynak olduğunu destekleyen literatürle uyumludur.

Keywords

• Paralimpik sporcular
• Psikolojik esneklik
• Psikolojik gerilim

Psychological Flexibility as a Predictor of Psychological Stress in Paralympic Athletes

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the psychological flexibility levels and psychological stress levels of Paralympic athletes competing in high-performance environments and under conditions of disability, and to determine whether psychological flexibility and sociodemographic variables predict psychological stress levels. The research was conducted within the scope of a correlational survey model, and data was collected from a unique sample group consisting of 205 Paralympic athletes. The Athlete Psychological Stress Questionnaire (SPGA) and the Psychological Flexibility Scale (PFS) were used as data collection tools. The results of the study revealed a statistically significant and negative relationship between the psychological flexibility levels and psychological stress of Paralympic athletes. Furthermore, high psychological flexibility reduces stress symptoms, and acceptance and mindfulness skills, in particular, play a critical role in managing stress. Finally, the absence of a significant effect of demographic factors indicates that psychological processes and environmental stressors are more decisive in determining stress. These findings are consistent with the literature supporting psychological flexibility as an important resource for athletes' mental health and performance.

Keywords

• Paralympic athletes
• Psychological flexibility
• Psychological tension

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