Stress, anxiety and personality in male windsurfers
Background: This qualitative study aims to examine stress and anxiety levels, their sources and coping strategies among male windsurfing athletes, investigates the relationship between personality traits and the management of stress and anxiety, and develop a comprehensive profile of male windsur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MRE Press
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Men's Health |
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| Online Access: | https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250530-549/pdf/JOMH2024122001.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: This qualitative study aims to examine stress and anxiety
levels, their sources and coping strategies among male windsurfing athletes,
investigates the relationship between personality traits and the management of
stress and anxiety, and develop a comprehensive profile of male windsurfers by
exploring the interplay between personality, stress and anxiety.
Methods: Open-ended interviews were conducted with competitive male
windsurfers to allow them to discuss their personal experiences with stress,
anxiety and the coping strategies they use in response to these challenges.
Results: The findings suggest that stress and anxiety in windsurfers are
primarily influenced by uncontrollable external factors, including environmental
changes, equipment malfunctions and injuries. However, anxiety appears more
context-specific, often arising from factors such as lack of confidence,
inexperience with new maneuvers or locations, and fear of damaging equipment. We
also observed that personality traits such as competitiveness, resilience, mental
flexibility and openness to new experiences significantly impact how athletes
manage stress and anxiety. Individuals with positive personality traits, such as
resilience and mental flexibility, typically use coping strategies like
self-talk, singing and seeking support from others. In contrast, those with more
adventurous and risk-taking tendencies often relied on their connection to nature
for stress management. Additionally, personality traits were found to be
important predictors of performance, with individuals who were competitive,
determined and psychologically flexible demonstrating better performance outcomes
in the sport. Conclusions: The findings highlight the significant role
of personality traits in psychological resilience, mental health and performance
in adventure sports. Personality is a key factor in managing stress and anxiety,
as well as enhancing performance in windsurfing. |
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| ISSN: | 1875-6867 1875-6859 |