Group cohesion and self-handicapping in female and male athletes

Article Abstract:

A study of self-handicapping among female and male elite athletes found that female athletes reported a greater number of disruptions and that the degree of a group's cohesiveness correlated positively with the tendency of those prone to self-handicap to proactively perceive impediments. The study looked at 144 female athletes (median age 18.51) and 101 male athletes (median age 19.92) in a variety of sports. The females were more prone to identify sport problems, physical state, and family problems as interfering handicaps.

Athletes, Sex differences, Women athletes, Rationalization (Psychology)

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Muscular dissatisfaction and supplement use among male intercollegiate athletes

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A study was conducted to measure body image satisfaction among college male athletes participating in track/cross-country, soccer, basketball, swimming, and lacrosse by drawing figures varying in level of muscularity. Further studies reveal the desire of athletes to gain muscle and catering a base for faulty body image or nonadaptive eating.

Science & research, Analysis, Physiological aspects, Body image, Satisfaction, Satisfaction (Psychology), College athletes

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Enhancing athletic performance through the administration of peppermint odor

Article Abstract:

This article examines the effects of peppermint odor on the performance of subsequent athletic tasks. Findings indicate that smelling peppermint results in increased grip strength, running speed, and push-up completion but does not influence skill-related tasks.

United States, Psychological aspects, Statistical Data Included, Smell, Peppermint

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