Relationship between Anthropometric Measures and Anxiety Perception in Soccer Players
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2022-07-22
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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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Anthropometry, Sports performance, Health, Body composition, Maturation, Psychology, Anxiety, Soccer