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Personality Characteristics of Martial Artists

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: This study used the MMPI-2 to explore the personalities of yellow-belt and black-belt martial artists. A total of 40 participants completed the MMPI-2 and a demographic questionnaire. Black-belt females tended to be less defensive than were other martial artists, but also displayed more paranoia and more anger than average. Females of both ranks reported a higher degree of anxiety and health concerns than did males in the study, and black-belt females also reported more family problems than did other groups. Finally, black belts in general reported more health concerns than did yellow belts.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.2007.35.3.399

Authors: Mark A. Wargo, Charles L. Spirrison, B. Michael Thorne, Tracy B. Henley

Language: English

Topic: Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1967530599

FWCI: 1.825

Cites: 31

Cited by: 35

Related to: 10