Examination of Emotions Experienced by Canoe Athletes on Competition Day Based on Various Variables

Year 2024, , 37 - 43, 30.06.2024

Abdurrahman Demir , Alper Cavit Kabakçı , Deniz Korkmaz

https://doi.org/10.51538/intjourexerpsyc.1469554

Abstract

Emotions in sports are vital factors that determine success. Although psychological factors have been extensively studied across various sports, more research needs to be focused on flatwater canoe athletes. Therefore, this study aims to examine the emotions experienced by flatwater canoe athletes on competition day. A total of 268 athletes participated, including 166 males (mean age = 15.12 ± 1.29) and 102 females (mean age = 15.33 ± 1.44). Data were collected using a demographic information form and the Sport Emotion Scale. For statistical analysis, an Independent Samples T-Test was used to evaluate the sub-dimensions of the Sport Emotion Scale based on gender. At the same time, the Mann-Whitney U Test was applied based on national athlete status. The Pearson Correlation Test was also conducted to assess the relationship between years of experience and the sub-dimensions of the Sport Emotion Scale. The findings indicated significant differences in the anxiety and excitement sub-dimensions of the Sport Emotion Scale in favor of male athletes. There was a mild positive correlation between years of experience and the unpleasantness sub-dimension. Significant differences in the happiness and excitement sub-dimensions based on national athlete status were found. In conclusion, it can be stated that female flatwater canoe athletes experience higher levels of anxiety and excitement on competition days, and as experience increases, athletes tend to experience more negative emotions, such as unpleasantness. Furthermore, national athletes experience higher levels of happiness and excitement.

Keywords

canoe, emotional state, competition day

Kano Sporcularının Müsabaka Günü Yaşadıkları Duyguların Çeşitli Değişkenlere Göre İncelenmesi

Abstract

Sporda duygular, başarıyı belirleyen faktörlerden biridir. Farklı branşlarındaki sporcular üzerinde psikolojik faktörlerin detaylı bir şekilde incelenmesine rağmen durgunsu kano sporcuları üzerinde yapılan araştırmaların yetersiz olduğu görülmüştür. Bu nedenle bu araştırmanın amacı durgunsu kano sporcularının müsabaka günü yaşamış oldukları duyguların incelenmesidir. Araştırmaya 166 erkek (𝑥̅yaş 15.12±1.29), 102 kadın (𝑥̅yaş=15.33±1.44) sporcu olmak üzere toplam 268 durgunsu kano sporcusu katılmıştır. Araştırmada veriler, Demografik Bilgi Formu ve Spor Duygu Ölçeği üzerinden toplanmıştır. Verilerin istatistiksel analizinde, katılımcıların cinsiyet değişkenine göre Spor Duygu Ölçeği alt boyutlarının değerlendirilmesi için Bağımsız Örneklem T-Testi, milli olma değişkenine göre ise Mann-Whitney U Testi kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca, spor yaşları ile Spor Duygu Ölçeği alt boyutları arasındaki ilişkiyi test etmek amacıyla Pearson Korelasyon Testi uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, kano sporcularının spor duygu ölçeği kaygı ve coşku alt boyutlarında erkek sporcular lehine anlamlı fark olduğu, sporcuların spor yaşları ile spor duygu ölçeği keyifsizlik alt boyutu arasında hafif düzeyde pozitif yönlü bir ilişkinin olduğu, milli sporcu olma değişkenine göre spor duygu ölçeği mutluluk ve coşku alt boyutları arasında anlamlı farklılık olduğunu göstermiştir. Sonuç olarak müsabaka günü kadın durgunsu kano sporcularının daha fazla kaygı ve coşku duygularını yaşadıkları, deneyim arttıkça kano sporcularının keyifsizlik gibi negatif duyguları daha çok yaşadıkları, milli sporcuların ise mutluluk ve coşku duygularını daha çok yaşadıkları söylenebilir.

Keywords

kano, duygu durumu, yarış günü

Ethical Statement

Araştırma öncesi Siirt Üniversitesi Etik Kurulundan 16.02.2024-6500 sayılı ve 05.02.2024 tarihli “Etik Kurul Kararı” alınmıştır.

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