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Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes
Abstract
This study examined pre-competition cognitive anxiety (CA), somatic anxiety (SA), and self-confidence (SC) levels of athletes across various sports, including football, volleyball, basketball, athletics, and handball. The sample consisted of 277 athletes (92 females, 185 males) aged 15–34, selected through non-probability sampling. Data were collected using the Revised Competition State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2R), a 4-point Likert scale measuring CA, SA, and SC, administered 30 minutes before competition. Results revealed that male athletes had higher SC levels than females. Athletes who participated in national competitions had lower SC levels compared to those who did not, while no significant difference was found for international competition participation. Age-related differences were observed: CA levels were higher in athletes aged 15–19 compared to those aged 30–34, and higher in athletes aged 25–29 than in those aged 20–24 and 30–34. Volleyball players exhibited lower CA levels than football and athletics athletes. Athletes with 2–5 years of experience had lower SC than those with 10–17 years of experience, and athletes with 14–17 years of experience had higher SC than those with 6–9 years. No significant differences were found based on weekly training frequency. The study highlights significant variations in state anxiety among athletes based on age, gender, sport type, and experience. It underscores the need for enhanced sports psychology training for athletes and coaches to reduce anxiety and improve psychological awareness, ultimately optimizing performance.
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Ethical Statement
The study was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki. That is especially important when conducting research with humans. The major principle for making sure that no harm is done to any participants in the research. A study is a measurement, experiment, etc. related to a person. it does not include applications. Also as this was not an interventional study, ‘permission form’ and ‘voluntary confirmation letter’ were taken from all the participants. Informed consent of participants was obtained and they were at liberty to participate and withdraw voluntarily. We also ensured that their responses were anonymous and confidential.
Thanks
The authors appreciate all those who contributed to this study.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Exercise and Sports Psychology
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 29, 2025
Submission Date
March 24, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 16, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 1
APA
Karakulak, İ., & Yavaş, Ö. (2025). Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes. Uluslararası Güncel Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 11(1), 83-98. https://izlik.org/JA98HJ94FJ
AMA
1.Karakulak İ, Yavaş Ö. Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes. UGEAD - IntJCES. 2025;11(1):83-98. https://izlik.org/JA98HJ94FJ
Chicago
Karakulak, İzzet, and Özge Yavaş. 2025. “Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes”. Uluslararası Güncel Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 11 (1): 83-98. https://izlik.org/JA98HJ94FJ.
EndNote
Karakulak İ, Yavaş Ö (June 1, 2025) Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes. Uluslararası Güncel Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 11 1 83–98.
IEEE
[1]İ. Karakulak and Ö. Yavaş, “Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes”, UGEAD - IntJCES, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 83–98, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA98HJ94FJ
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Karakulak, İzzet - Yavaş, Özge. “Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes”. Uluslararası Güncel Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 11/1 (June 1, 2025): 83-98. https://izlik.org/JA98HJ94FJ.
JAMA
1.Karakulak İ, Yavaş Ö. Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes. UGEAD - IntJCES. 2025;11:83–98.
MLA
Karakulak, İzzet, and Özge Yavaş. “Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes”. Uluslararası Güncel Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 83-98, https://izlik.org/JA98HJ94FJ.
Vancouver
1.İzzet Karakulak, Özge Yavaş. Investigation Of Pre-Competition State Anxiety Levels Of Athletes. UGEAD - IntJCES [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;11(1):83-98. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA98HJ94FJ