Relationship between emotional intelligence and anxiety in a futsal club from Madrid

Authors

  • Jorge Acebes Sánchez Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
  • Miriam Granado Peinado Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
  • Carlos Marchena Giráldez Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i39.81975

Keywords:

Emotional Intelligence, Anxiety, TMMS-24, STAI, Futsal

Abstract

Abstract. Different studies propose that emotional intelligence in athletes is related to sports performance. Thus, sports performance is affected when athletes experience negative emotions (i.e. anxiety) that does not manage adequately. However, more studies are needed to analyze these relationships along with every sports level. This study aimed to analyze the differences between emotional intelligence and state and trait anxiety of futsal players according to their sports level. The sample was 48 futsal players from every junior category that answered TMMS-24 and STAI questionnaires. The results showed significant differences between emotional attention, trait and state anxiety on the different sports level. Moreover, the levels of trait anxiety were related to every emotional intelligence dimensions. State anxiety had a relationship with emotional attention.

Author Biographies

Jorge Acebes Sánchez, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Dr. en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte.

Profesor de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, en el grado de CAFyD en la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Miriam Granado Peinado, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Dra. en Psicología.

Profesora en la Facultad de Educación y Psicología, en el Grado en Psicología de la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria. 

Carlos Marchena Giráldez, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Dr. en Psicología.

Profesor en la Facultad de Educación y Psicología, en el Grado en Psicología de la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria. 

Published

2021-01-01

How to Cite

Acebes Sánchez, J., Granado Peinado, M., & Marchena Giráldez, C. (2021). Relationship between emotional intelligence and anxiety in a futsal club from Madrid. Retos, 39, 643–648. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i39.81975

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Original Research Article