Influence of emotional intelligence on sport performance in elite canoeist

  1. Silvia Arribas Galarraga 1
  2. José Antonio Cecchini Estrada 2
  3. Izaskun Luis de Cos 1
  4. Ekaitz Saies Sistiaga 3
  5. Gurutze Luis de Cos 4
  1. 1 University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU)
  2. 2 Universidad de Oviedo
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    Universidad de Oviedo

    Oviedo, España

    ROR https://ror.org/006gksa02

  3. 3 Spanish Canoeing Federation
  4. 4 Universidad de Antofagasta
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    Universidad de Antofagasta

    Antofagasta, Chile

    ROR https://ror.org/04eyc6d95

Revista:
Journal of Human Sport and Exercise: JHSE

ISSN: 1988-5202

Año de publicación: 2020

Volumen: 15

Número: 4

Páginas: 772-782

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.14198/JHSE.2020.154.05 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openRUA editor

Otras publicaciones en: Journal of Human Sport and Exercise: JHSE

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Resumen

Several studies support the hypothesis that emotions are linked with sport performance. However, only a few studies have addressed the direct relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and sport performance. In order to address this question, emotional intelligence was assessed in 50 elite male canoeists from a total of fourteen countries. The sample was divided into two groups based on the number of medals achieved at world championships [Expert level Group 1, had won 1 - 3 medals (n = 33), and Expert level Group 2 had won more than 3 medals (n = 17)]. As a secondary goal, the influence of years of practice on sport performance was examined. Results indicate that the Level 2 expert athletes scored higher in empathy (p < .05), emotional recognition (p < .05), emotional control and regulation (p < .001) and years of practice invested in their preparation (p<.001) than the Level 1 expert athletes. These findings make a valuable contribution to answering some key questions regarding high performance sport and the role of EI in elite sport performance.

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