Sources of stress and coping strategies experienced by novice amateur boxers previous to competition

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Evans, Calum
Date
2014Type
Thesis
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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The purpose of this study was to explore the sources of stress and coping strategies experienced
by novice amateur boxers previous to competition, through qualitative investigation. Participants
were six male amateur boxers all experiencing between 1-10 competitive fights and range
between the ages of 18-31. Using a qualitative methodology, the participants were interviewed in a
semi-structured format about their experiences during the arrival to the venue and the one hour
period before competition. The hour before competition will be looked at every 15 minute stage
including the entrance to the ring. The interview transcripts were both inductively and deductively
analysed as a definition of the findings was formulated previous to the study, however, new
information was gathered during the investigation. General stress dimensions reported across all
stages included (a) performing poorly, (b) self-doubts, (c) Awareness of negative thoughts and
feelings, (d) competitive anxiety, (e) Performance criticisms, and (f) Competitive environment
demands. General coping dimensions across all stages were (a) Avoidance tactics (b) removing
self from others (c) increase motivation levels (d) coach support and (e) blocking out significant
others
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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF SPORT DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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