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Relationship between Anthropometric Measures and Anxiety Perception in Soccer Players

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  • Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez

    (Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain
    European Institute of Exercise and Health (EIEH), University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Marcelo Peñaranda-Moraga

    (European Institute of Exercise and Health (EIEH), University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Manuel Vicente-Martínez

    (Faculty of Health Science, Miguel de Cervantes European University, 47012 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Miguel Martínez-Moreno

    (European Institute of Exercise and Health (EIEH), University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Bernardo J. Cuestas-Calero

    (Faculty of Sport, Catholic University San Antonio of Murcia, 30107 Murcia, Spain)

  • Jorge Soler-Durá

    (European Institute of Exercise and Health (EIEH), University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda

    (Escuela de Educación, Pedagogía en Educación Física, Universidad Viña del Mar, Viña del Mar 7055, Chile)

  • Antonio Jesús Muñoz-Villena

    (Department of Social Psychology and Communication, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

Abstract

In the sports context, it has been corroborated that the physical demands of presenting an “ideal” body configuration have been associated with different psychological variables, such as self-esteem, anxiety and personality dimensions, such as perfectionism. Specifically, there is evidence that anthropometric measures may be closely related to psychological indicators. A total of 33 male soccer players (18.12 ± 1.24 years) participated in the investigation. Anthropometric assessments were carried out following the ISAK standards for the restricted profile. All of them completed the Competitive Trait Anxiety Inventory (CTAI-2D) in its Spanish version. The percent fat was calculated using Withers (density) and Siri equations. The ∑7 skinfolds were used to calculate this. After statistical analysis, significant mean differences were observed in the somatic anxiety dimension (valence) and a medium–large effect size. Regarding correlations, the significantly negative relationship between self-confidence (intentionality) and somatic anxiety (valence) was noteworthy. The relationship between psychological variables and anthropometric measurements was corroborated, showing the need for interdisciplinary work between psychologists and nutritionists who do not ignore the physical health and psychological well-being of the soccer player.

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  • Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez & Marcelo Peñaranda-Moraga & Manuel Vicente-Martínez & Miguel Martínez-Moreno & Bernardo J. Cuestas-Calero & Jorge Soler-Durá & Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda & Antonio Jesús Muñ, 2022. "Relationship between Anthropometric Measures and Anxiety Perception in Soccer Players," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-9, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:15:p:8898-:d:868776
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    1. César Leão & Ana Filipa Silva & Georgian Badicu & Filipe Manuel Clemente & Roberto Carvutto & Gianpiero Greco & Stefania Cataldi & Francesco Fischetti, 2022. "Body Composition Interactions with Physical Fitness: A Cross-Sectional Study in Youth Soccer Players," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-12, March.
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