A1 Journal article (refereed)
Perfection behind the whistle : Perfectionism and perceived performance in soccer referees (2023)
Robazza, C., Sivilli, P., Bortoli, L., & Ruiz, M. C. (2023). Perfection behind the whistle : Perfectionism and perceived performance in soccer referees. Heliyon, 9(12), Article e22856. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22856
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Robazza, Claudio; Sivilli, Pietro; Bortoli, Laura; Ruiz, Montse C.
Journal or series: Heliyon
ISSN: 2405-8440
eISSN: 2405-8440
Publication year: 2023
Publication date: 25/11/2023
Volume: 9
Issue number: 12
Article number: e22856
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22856
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/92739
Publication is parallel published: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10730740/
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between self-oriented perfectionism, socially prescribed perfectionism, cognitive appraisals, psychobiosocial experiences, and self-evaluated performance in soccer referees, using the multi-states (MuSt) theory as the theoretical framework.
Method
Participants were 67 soccer referees (57 men and 10 women, Mage = 23.03 years, SD = 2.71) with 3–15 years (M = 7.36, SD = 2.44) of refereeing experience in first-class, promotion, or excellence matches. They completed questionnaires assessing perfectionism, competitive appraisals, and psychobiosocial experiences two days before a game, and self-evaluated their performance one day after the event.
Results
Results revealed significant positive correlations (r > 0.20) between self-oriented perfectionism and socially prescribed perfectionism with challenge appraisals, functional psychobiosocial experiences, and self-evaluated performance. Serial multiple mediation analyses showed positive indirect effects of both self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism on self-evaluated performance via challenge appraisals and psychobiosocial experiences (β = 0.023, 95 % CI = 0.000, 0.097, and β = 0.097, 95 % CI = 0.003, 0.253, respectively).
Conclusion
The findings suggest that both dimensions of perfectionism may positively influence perceived performance when viewed as a positive challenge and associated with functional experiences. The study advances our understanding of the effects of perfectionism on perceived performance in the context of soccer refereeing. Practical implications for referee training programs are provided.
Keywords: football; umpires and referees; self-evaluation; perfectionism; performance (capacity)
Free keywords: self-oriented perfectionism; socially prescribed perfectionism; cognitive appraisals; psychobiosocial experiences; self-evaluated performance; multi-states theory; soccer referees
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Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2023
JUFO rating: 1
