Influence of emotional intelligence on sport performance in elite canoeist

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https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2020.154.05

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Sport psychology, Psychological skills, Empathy, Coach, Competition

Abstract

Several studies support the hypothesis that emotions are linked with sport performance. However, only a few studies have addressed the direct relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and sport performance. In order to address this question, emotional intelligence was assessed in 50 elite male canoeists from a total of fourteen countries. The sample was divided into two groups based on the number of medals achieved at world championships [Expert level Group 1, had won 1 - 3 medals (n = 33), and Expert level Group 2 had won more than 3 medals (n = 17)]. As a secondary goal, the influence of years of practice on sport performance was examined. Results indicate that the Level 2 expert athletes scored higher in empathy (p < .05), emotional recognition (p < .05), emotional control and regulation (p < .001) and years of practice invested in their preparation (p < .01) than the Level 1 expert athletes. These findings make a valuable contribution to answering some key questions regarding high performance sport and the role of EI in elite sport performance.

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Silvia Arribas-Galarraga, University of the Basque Country

Faculty of Education, Philosophy and Anthropology.

Jose Antonio Cecchini, University of Oviedo

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education.

Izaskun Luis-De-Cos, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU)

Faculty of Education, Philosophy and Anthropology.

Gurutze Luis-De Cos, University of Antofagasta

Faculty of Education.

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Arribas-Galarraga, S., Cecchini, J. A., Luis-De-Cos, I., Saies, E., & Luis-De Cos, G. (2020). Influence of emotional intelligence on sport performance in elite canoeist. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 15(4), 772–782. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2020.154.05

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