Background: Marathon runners experience different levels of stress from their performance, which may vary across different people.
Objectives: This study sought to examine if stress levels could be predicted by running performance and personal psychological capitals, including optimism and self-efficacy levels in marathon finishers. It also determined the contribution of each component in a stress prediction model.
Methods: An online questionnaire and comprised validated scales were used to measure runners' performance, perceived stress levels, and personal psychological capitals.
Results: A positive correlation between runner performance and perceived stress level (r = 0.256, = 0.019) was found, while the personal psychological capitals were negatively correlated to stress levels (r = -0.580, < 0.001) and (r = -0.618, < 0.001) respectively. Perceived stress levels were best predicted by personal psychological capitals (² = -0.322--0.393, = 0.001), but not running performance.
Conclusion: Our findings suggested that psychological factors affect stress levels the most, and marathon runners with a lower performance were more prone to stress than those who perform better.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6385133 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hkpj.2015.03.002 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an ACT and compassion-based intervention for women with breast cancer: study protocol of two randomised controlled trials {1}.
Trials
January 2025
Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
Background: Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and carries a considerable psychosocial burden. Interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-based approaches show promise in improving adjustment and quality of life in people with cancer. The Mind programme is an integrative ACT and compassion-based intervention tailored for women with breast cancer, which aims to prepare women for survivorship by promoting psychological flexibility and self-compassion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMigraine in men.
J Headache Pain
January 2025
Division of Pharmacology and Vascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, PO Box 2040, Rotterdam, CA, 3000, The Netherlands.
Background: Migraine is a common primary headache disorder, less frequently affecting men than women, and often regarded as predominantly a "women's disease." Despite this, migraine in men presents with unique characteristics in terms of symptoms, treatment responses, comorbidities, and pain perception. Historically, research has focused more on migraine in women, overlooking critical male-specific aspects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors That Influence Young Adults' Preferences for Virtual Reality Exergames in a Weight Control Setting: Qualitative Study.
J Med Internet Res
December 2024
Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong).
Background: Obesity could compromise people's health and elevate the risk of numerous severe chronic conditions and premature mortality. Young adults are at high risk of adopting unhealthy lifestyles related to overweight and obesity, as they are at a phase marked by several significant life milestones that have been linked to weight gain. They gain weight rapidly and excess adiposity mostly accrues, compared with middle-aged and older adults when weight stabilizes or even decreases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerspectives of persons with mild cognitive impairment, caregivers and healthcare professionals on computer-assisted cognitive training: A multi-perspective qualitative study.
Geriatr Nurs
January 2025
School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China. Electronic address:
Objective: To explore the perspectives and perceptions of persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), their caregivers, and healthcare professionals on computerized cognitive training (CCT).
Material And Methods: Utilizing phenomenological research methods, 12 MCI patients, 11 caregivers, and 15 healthcare professionals were recruited. Data were collected through four focus group interviews and six semi-structured in-depth interviews conducted between March 2023 and June 2023.
Side effects following administration of open-placebos: A randomized controlled trial.
J Psychosom Res
December 2024
Health Psychology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand. Electronic address:
Objective: To assess whether individuals reported more side effects and decreased mood after receiving an open-label placebo compared to a control group that received no treatment.
Methods: We randomized participants to receive an open placebo or no treatment. The primary outcome was reported side effects on the Side effect Attribution Scale (SEAS) at 15 min and at 24-h.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!