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Influence of Competitive-Anxiety on Heart Rate Variability in Swimmers.

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: RS800cx, Kempele, Finland). Multiple linear regression was used to evaluate the relationship between competitive anxiety and HRV. The multiple linear regression was performed in three blocks (block 1: cognitive anxiety, block 2: somatic anxiety, and block 3: self-confidence), adopting the forward model. The results indicated a significant association between cognitive anxiety (p = 0.001) and HRV. An increased magnitude of the association was observed when somatic anxiety was inserted in the model (p = 0.001). In contrast, self-confidence showed, which was inserted in block 3, no relationship with HRV (p = 0.27). It was concluded that cognitive and somatic anxieties were associated with the HRV of swimmers. Athletes with a high magnitude of cognitive and/or somatic anxiety demonstrated more significant autonomic nervous system disturbance. Practically, psychological interventions are needed to improve anxiety states that are specific to perform well, and to improve HRV.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Leonardo S Fortes, Bruna D V da Costa, Pedro P Paes, José R A do Nascimento Júnior, Lenamar Fiorese, Maria E C Ferreira

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Language: English

Topic: Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2802287309

FWCI: 3.582

Cites: 30

Cited by: 49

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