Perceived stress in Italian coaches and the effect of rebooting in sport activities
Perceived stress in Italian coaches and the effect of rebooting in sport activities
Author(s): Giampaolo Santi, Sergio Costa, Cristina Montesano, Attilio Carraro, Maurizio Bertollo, Selenia di FronsoSubject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Vocational Education, Social psychology and group interaction, Organizational Psychology, Sports Studies
Published by: Društvo psihologa Srbije
Keywords: sport psychology; well-being; mental health; lockdown; COVID-19 pandemic
Summary/Abstract: Perceived stress in Italian coaches and sport mental health were investigated during the rebooting of sport activities following the first COVID-19 lockdown period. A sample of 237 coaches from various sports were asked to answer the Italian version of the Perceived Stress Scale and the Sport Mental Health Continuum, together with reporting of demographic information. Coaches’ perceived stress levels were compared with data collected during the lockdown period. Women showed a significant decrease in their perceived stress levels compared to the lockdown period, whereas this was not true for men. Hierarchical regression indicated that, during the rebooting phase, increased age of coaches and their psychological well-being experienced in sporting contexts (a sport mental health dimension) were predictive of decreased perceived stress levels. Practical implications for practitioners working in this field are discussed in the conclusions.
Journal: Psihologija
- Issue Year: 57/2024
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 393-405
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English, Serbian
