A1 Journal article (refereed)
Perfectionism and performance-related psychobiosocial states : The mediating role of competition appraisals (2023)

Ruiz, M. C., Appleton, P. R., Duda, J. L., Bortoli, L., & Robazza, C. (2023). Perfectionism and performance-related psychobiosocial states : The mediating role of competition appraisals. European Journal of Sport Science, 23(5), 797-808. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2022.2049374

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Ruiz, Montse C.; Appleton, Paul R.; Duda, Joan L.; Bortoli, Laura; Robazza, Claudio

Journal or series: European Journal of Sport Science

ISSN: 1746-1391

eISSN: 1536-7290

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 07/03/2022

Volume: 23

Issue number: 5

Pages range: 797-808

Publisher: Informa UK Limited

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2022.2049374

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/80259

Abstract

Using the multi-states (MuSt) theory as a framework, the present study focused on the individual (personality) antecedents of psychobiosocial states. Psychobiosocial states comprise emotional subjective experiences and their correlates (cognitive, motivational, volitional, bodily, motor-behavioural, operational, and communicative), that can be functional for performance (helpful) or dysfunctional (harmful). Specifically, we examined the relationships between two perfectionism dimensions (perfectionistic strivings and concerns) and functional and dysfunctional psychobiosocial states. The hypothesised mediational role of competitive appraisals was also tested. Participants (N = 271, 138 female, 133 male, M age = 22.74 ± 7.01) completed questionnaires assessing the targeted variables. Structural equation modelling revealed that perfectionistic strivings were positive predictors of functional states directly and via challenge appraisals. On the other hand, perfectionistic concerns were positive predictors of dysfunctional states directly and via threat appraisals. Results provide support to MuSt theory and extend the literature on the antecedents of athletes’ performance related feeling states. Findings also provide support for the holistic conceptualization of psychobiosocial states encompassing the functionality dimension. The results highlight the importance of developing interventions aimed at helping athletes high in perfectionistic concerns evaluate situations as a challenge (and less of a threat) and increasing their perceived resources.

Keywords: athletes; perfectionism; performance (capacity); emotions; objectives; self-confidence; dysfunctions; concern

Free keywords: challenge appraisals; threat appraisals; MuSt theory; psychobiosocial states scale; structural equation modelling

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Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2022

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