THE PROBLEM OF DISTRESSED PERSONALITY IN A GROUP OF FEMALE FOOTBALLERS REPRESENTING A CLUB IN THE WOMEN’S FIRST FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN POLAND
Journal Title: Human Movement - Year 2017, Vol 18, Issue 5
Abstract
Purpose. One of the keys to identifying health problems from the holistic perspective is the knowledge of Type D personality (distressed personality). Diagnosing this personality disorder among female football players may help sports psychologists, coaches, parents/caregivers, and all those engaged in training new sports entrants develop guidelines on how to resolve the problem. Methods. The study involved female footballers representing a Polish Ekstraliga football club, AZS-PSW Biała Podlaska, and was conducted with the use of the Polish adaptation of the DS14 scale. Results. In a group of 21 footballers, 7 (33.3%) were diagnosed with Type D personality. Besides, a negative correlation was noted between the level of satisfaction with playing football and one of the dimensions of Type D personality – negative emotionality. Conclusions. The results of the study may be applicable in formulating practical recommendations while preparing mental training programmes. Key words: distressed personality, psychology, women’s football
Authors and Affiliations
KATARZYNA RUTKOWSKA, Józef Bergier, MARCIN KASPROWICZ
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