Linking Emotional Intelligence, Physical Activity and Aggression among Undergraduates.

Several indicators are strongly related to health and well-being in university students, such as emotional intelligence and physical activity. At the same time, some qualities threaten it and are incompatible with students' adaptation to society in general, such as aggressive behaviours. The aim of this research is to analyse the relationship established between emotional intelligence using TMMS-24, physical activity, using IPAQ, and aggression behaviours in university students. For this purpose, a descriptive, cross-sectional and non-experimental study was developed with 932 undergraduates (M = 20.55; SD = 3.673). The findings highlight how emotional intelligence and physical activity practice decrease violent behaviour in university students. In addition, men tend to have more aggressive behaviours than women as well as the relation between physical activity and emotional intelligence is stronger in all its dimensions. Results highlight the importance of including emotional intelligence programs in order to enable undergraduate well-being.

Effects of Physical Self-Concept, Emotional Isolation, and Family Functioning on Attitudes towards Physical Education in Adolescents: Structural Equation Analysis.

(1) Background: The present research seeks to define and contrast an explanatory model of physical self-concept, emotional isolation, attitude towards physical education, and family functioning, and analyse the existing associations between these variables. (2) Methods: The sample was made up of 2388 adolescents (43.39% male and 56.61% female), with ages of 11-17 years (M = 13.85; SD = 1.26) from Spain. Self-concept (AF-5), Isolation (UCLA), Attitude towards Physical Education (CAEF), and Family Functioning (APGAR) were analyzed. (3) Results: Good fit was obtained for all evaluation indices included in the structural equation model, which was significantly adjusted (χ2 = 233,023; DF = 14; p < 0.001; comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.913; normalized fit index (NFI) = 0.917; incremental fit index (IFI) = 0.906; root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.072). (4) Conclusions: Attitudes towards physical activity were found to be positive when isolation levels were low and where adequate self-concept existed, specifically in students reporting high family functioning.

Análisis de los constructos de autoconcepto y resiliencia, en jugadoras de baloncesto de categoría cadete / Analysis of the levels of self-concept and resilience, in the high school basketball players

El presente estudio tuvo como objeto determinar y analizar las propiedades psicométricas de los instrumentos Autoconcepto Forma-5 (AF- 5) y CD-RISC así como describir y analizar las relaciones existentes entre ambas y especificar el efecto que tienen las horas de entrenamiento regular y la posición en baloncesto sobre las dimensiones psicosociales (autoconcepto y resiliencia), en jugadoras de baloncesto adolescentes españoles, considerando de manera simultánea variables personales y físico deportivas. Las participantes fueron 74 jugadoras cadetes, con edades comprendidas entre los 12 y 16 años, para el análisis estadística se llevó a cabo un análisis factorial exploratorio y análisis de regresión, donde se exploraba el efecto que tenían las horas de entrenamiento y posicionamiento, sobre las dimensiones de los cuestionarios Autoconcepto Forma-5 (AF-5) de García y Musitu (1999) y de la resiliencia (CD-RISC) de Connor y Davidson (2003). Los resultados, señalan que los cuestionarios CD RISC y AF-5 son aplicables a la población de jugadoras adolescentes de baloncesto, que estas presentan un desafío de la conducta orientada a la acción y autoconcepto familiar elevado en relación al resto de dimensiones. El posicionamiento en el terreno de juego no ejerce ninguna influencia en los aspectos psicosociales y el análisis de regresión establece que a mayor tiempo de entrenamiento se produce un incremento en el autoconcepto (AU)

The present study was to determine and analyze the psychometric properties of self-concept (AF-5) and resilience (CD-RISC). The aims of this study as to describe and analyze the relationships between them and specify the effect of hours of regular training and position in basketball on the psychosocial dimensions (self-concept and resilience) in Spanish adolescents basketball players, considering simultaneously personal and physical sports variables. Participants were 74 youth players, aged between 12 and 16 years. It conducted an exploratory factor analysis and regression analysis and the effect they had training hours, positioning, on the dimensions of the test Autoconcepto Form-5 (AF-5) García and Musitu (1999) and explores resilience (CD-RISC), Connor and Davidson (2003). The results indicate that the questionnaires CD-RISC and AF-5 are applicable to the population of youth basketball players. These are challenging the action-oriented behavior and familiar self-concept is high in relation to the other dimensions. Positioning in the field has no influence on the psychosocial aspects and the regression analysis establishes that longer training arean increase in self-concept (AU)

Consideraciones en el entrenamiento de habilidades psicológicas en esgrima / Considerations for training in psychological skills in fencing / Considerações nos treinamentos das habilidades psicológicas em esgrima

El objetivo de estudio fue conocer si existen diferencias en las habilidades psicológicas del esgrimista de competición en función de su nivel deportivo, edad y género. Fueron evaluados 90 esgrimistas (42 mujeres y 48 hombres; 20 élite y 70 no-élite; edad: M= 21.20, dt= 7.01) sin entrenamiento psicológico previo. Se aplicó la Prueba para Evaluar Rasgos Psicológicos en Deportistas Versión Revisada (PAR P1-R; Serrato, 2006). Un MANOVA mostró diferencias significativas por nivel deportivo (Lambda de Wilks= 0,79, F= 2,58, p= 0,02, Eta2= 0,21) presentando mayor dominio en habilidades de confianza (p= 0,03), visualización (p= 0,03) y actitud positiva (p= 0,00) la élite frente a la no-élite. No se encuentran diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las variables evaluadas en función del género o edad. Estos resultados facilitan la selección y ajuste de estrategias psicológicas específicas en los planes de entrenamiento de esgrimistas con el objetivo de mantener y fortalecer sus habilidades psicológicas llegando a conseguir que se manifiesten al máximo nivel (AU)

The aim of study was to know if exist differences in the psychological skills in competition fencers around his athletic performance, age and gender. 90 fencers were evaluated (42 women and 48 men; 20 elite and 70 no-elite; age: M= 21,20, dt= 7,01) without previous psychological training. The evaluation system used was the Prueba para Evaluar Rasgos Psicológicos en Deportistas Versión Revisada (PAR P1-R; Serrato, 2006). A MANOVA showed significant differences in athletic performance (Lambda of Wilks= 0,79, F= 2,58, p= 0,02, Eta2= 0,21), higher scores in skills confidence (p= 0,03), imagery, (p= 0,03) and positive attitude (p= 0,00) in elite front no-elite. We didn´t find significant difference in evaluated variables by gender or age. These results help to select and adjust specific psychological strategies in fencers training plans with the aim to keep and strengthen psychological skills getting their maximum level (AU)

O objetivo do estudo foi de conhecer se existem diferenças nas habilidades psicológicas do esgrimista de competição em função do seu nível esportivo, idade e gênero. Foram avaliados 90 esgrimistas (42 mulheres e 48 homens; 20 de elite e 70 de não - elite : idade: M= 21.20, dt= 7.01) sem treinamento psicológico prévio. Foi aplicado a Prova para Avaliar Rasgos Psicológicos em Esportistas Versão Revisada (PAR P1-R; Serrato, 2006) Um MANOVA mostrou diferenças significativas por nível esportivo (Lambda de Wilks= 0,79, F= 2,58, p= 0,02, Eta2= 0,21), apresentando maior domínio nas habilidades de confiança (p= 0,03), e atitude positiva (p=0,00) entre a elite e não - elite. Não foi encontrada diferenças estatisticamente significativas nas variáveis avaliadas em função do gênero e da idade. Estes resultados facilitam a seleção e o ajuste das estratégias psicológicas especifica nos planos de treinamentos do esgrimista com o objetivo de manter e fortalecer suas habilidades psicológicas podendo conseguir o máximo nível de manifestação (AU)