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There is a paucity of literature regarding the psycho-physiological profiles of sailors on board. This study aimed at providing empirical evidence on the individual differences between bowmen and helmsmen taking into account a biopsychological perspective. To this purpose, sailors’ profiles were examined by focusing on the association between personality traits and basal cortisol. The sample was composed of 104 athletes (Mage = 21.32, SD = 0.098; F = 35%), who fulfilled a self-reported questionnaire including a socio-demographic section and the Big Five questionnaire. Cortisol samples were collected on the day before the competition, within 30 min after awakening. T-test analysis showed significant differences on cortisol levels: bowmen obtained higher levels on cortisol responses compared to helmsmen. No differences emerged on personality traits between athletes’ roles. Bivariate associations showed positive associations of cortisol responses with extraversion and conscientiousness in bowmen, whereas no significant associations of cortisol with personality traits were found in helmsmen. Regression analyses confirmed that sex and extraversion predicted higher level of cortisol responses. Results were discussed in terms of a bio-psychosocial theoretical approach and provided findings on the relationships between personality trait and the hypothalamus-pituitary adrenal (HPA) system in dinghy sailors. Suggestions for a more suitable selection of sailor roles were given to coaches in order to improve athletes’ performance.
Pierpaolo Limone; Maria Sinatra; Flavio Ceglie; Lucia Monacis. Associations between Personality Traits and Basal Cortisol Responses in Sailing Athletes. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 2021, 11, 804 -812.
AMA StylePierpaolo Limone, Maria Sinatra, Flavio Ceglie, Lucia Monacis. Associations between Personality Traits and Basal Cortisol Responses in Sailing Athletes. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. 2021; 11 (3):804-812.
Chicago/Turabian StylePierpaolo Limone; Maria Sinatra; Flavio Ceglie; Lucia Monacis. 2021. "Associations between Personality Traits and Basal Cortisol Responses in Sailing Athletes." European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 11, no. 3: 804-812.
Generally considered as a prevalent occurrence in academic settings, procrastination was analyzed in association with constructs such as self-efficacy, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and fear of failure. This study investigated the role played by self-regulated learning strategies in predicting procrastination among university students. To this purpose, the relationships of procrastination with cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies and time management were explored in the entire sample, as well as in male and female groups. Gender differences were taken into account due to the mixed results that emerged in previous studies. This cross-sectional study involved 450 university students (M = 230; F = 220; Mage = 21.08, DS = 3.25) who completed a self-reported questionnaire including a sociodemographic section, the Tuckman Procrastination Scale, the Time Management Scale, and the Metacognitive Self-Regulation and Critical Thinking Scales. Descriptive and inferential analyses were applied to the data. The main findings indicated that temporal and metacognitive components play an important role in students’ academic achievement and that, compared to females, males procrastinate more due to poor time management skills and metacognitive strategies. Practical implications were suggested to help students to overcome their dilatory behavior.
Pierpaolo Limone; Maria Sinatra; Flavio Ceglie; Lucia Monacis. Examining Procrastination among University Students through the Lens of the Self-Regulated Learning Model. Behavioral Sciences 2020, 10, 184 .
AMA StylePierpaolo Limone, Maria Sinatra, Flavio Ceglie, Lucia Monacis. Examining Procrastination among University Students through the Lens of the Self-Regulated Learning Model. Behavioral Sciences. 2020; 10 (12):184.
Chicago/Turabian StylePierpaolo Limone; Maria Sinatra; Flavio Ceglie; Lucia Monacis. 2020. "Examining Procrastination among University Students through the Lens of the Self-Regulated Learning Model." Behavioral Sciences 10, no. 12: 184.
Flavio Ceglie. Dispositional Factors and Sportsmanship in Italian Athletes. Sport Mont 2019, 17, 109 -112.
AMA StyleFlavio Ceglie. Dispositional Factors and Sportsmanship in Italian Athletes. Sport Mont. 2019; 17 (3):109-112.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFlavio Ceglie. 2019. "Dispositional Factors and Sportsmanship in Italian Athletes." Sport Mont 17, no. 3: 109-112.