The Relationship Between Big Five and Self-Control in Boxers: A Mediating Model

Frontiers in Psychology

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Guodong Zhang¹  Xin Chen¹  Luxia Xiao²  Yun Li¹  Bing Li¹  Zi Yan³  Liya Guo¹  Detlef H. Rost¹ 

[1] Key Lab of Physical Fitness Evaluation and Motor Function Monitoring of General Administration of Sports of China, College of Physical Education, Institute of Sports Science, Southwest University;Center for Mental Health Education, School of Psychology, Southwest University;Health Sciences Department, Merrimack College, United States;Department of Child and Youth Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Philipps-University Marburg

关键词: Big Five personality traits;    self-efficacy;    self-control;    mediating effect;    boxer;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01690

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Self-control seems to be the core element for achieving optimal competitive performance, and be of great importance to well-being and healthy development of humans. According to the literature, there exist some correlations between personality traits and self-control. The aim of this study was to shed some additional light on the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and self-control in boxers and investigate self-efficacy as a mediator between the two variables. Two hundred and ten boxers (age: M = 18.89, SD = 3.83; amount of boxing practice: M = 4.93 years, SD = 3.22; 76 males) of Chinese national athletes participated the study. Results showed a pronounced level of self-control. The higher the competitive level, the higher the level of self-control. There were significant correlations among the Big Five, self-control, and self-efficacy. Self-efficacy mediated the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and self-control.

【 授权许可】

CC BY