The Role of Psychological Factors in Judo: A Systematic Review

Carlo Rossi, Roberto Roklicer, Tatjana Tubic, Antonino Bianco, Ambra Gentile, Marko Manojlovic, Nemanja Maksimovic, Tatjana Trivic and Patrik Drid
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Carlo Rossi: Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy
Roberto Roklicer: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Tatjana Tubic: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Antonino Bianco: Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy
Ambra Gentile: Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy
Marko Manojlovic: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Nemanja Maksimovic: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Tatjana Trivic: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Patrik Drid: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 4, 1-14

Abstract: (1) Background: Psychological parameters are relevant in the practice of judo. Previous studies have shown that parameters such as anxiety or motivation can have a negative or positive impact on the athlete’s performance and general well-being, depending on the athlete’s perception. This systematic review aimed to summarize the studies examining the influence of various psychological parameters on well-being and performance in judo athletes; (2) Methods: We followed preferred reporting elements for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. We searched the Web of Science database for studies that explained the role of these parameters in elite athletes. Of the 286 articles initially identified, 17 met our eligibility criteria and were included in the review. In total, we analyzed data from 721 judo athletes; (3) Results: The studies found have demonstrated the impact of various psychological parameters during high-level performance and how these parameters can influence and lead an athlete to win or lose a competition. The feelings of tension, anger, anxiety, and nervousness were significantly increased in athletes who were facing defeat, while a decrease in the same segments and an increase in motivation among athletes who were experiencing better performance was observed. Further research under standardized conditions is needed to better understand the effects of these parameters on judo athletes; (4) Conclusions: Considering the athlete’s psychological state can affect performance, and it is therefore important to monitor and train these factors.

Keywords: judo; motivation; mental toughness; anxiety; psychological preparation; mood state; performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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