Resilience as a Predictor of Motivation and Anxiety in the Sport Performance of Amateur Athletes

Authors

  • Luciana Ferreira Universidade Estadual de Maringá https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5808-2334
  • Renan Felipe Gregorini Françozo Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Luana Ferreira de Belém Universidade do Vale do Itajaí
  • Larissa Lucca Marção Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Fernanda Carrosi Donato Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Vânia de Fátima Matias de Souza Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • José Luiz Lopes Vieira Universidad Católica del Maule-Talca https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0453-8185

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate resilience as a psychological variable to predict motivation and anxiety concerning the performance of amateur beach tennis athletes. A total of 129 athletes of both sexes participated. To measure resilience, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 for Brazil was used; to assess motivation for exercising, the Exercise Motivation Inventory was adopted, while state anxiety levels were assessed using the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2. For statistical analyses, Pearson’s correlation, linear regression, and a t-test were carried out. The main correlations were found between resilience and self-confidence, physical condition and disease prevention, physical appearance and weight control, enjoyment and stress control, competition and enjoyment, social recognition and physical appearance, and affiliation and enjoyment. It is concluded that resilience showed power to predict motivation in terms of increasing self-confidence and enjoyment; on the other hand, it led to decreased somatic anxiety among beach tennis athletes.

Keywords

Racquet sports, Athletes, Sport psychology

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Author Biographies

Luciana Ferreira, Universidade Estadual de Maringá

Doctoral degree in physical education from the State University of Maringá. Areas of expertise: motor development, children's physical education, sports psychology, professional training, and sports.

Renan Felipe Gregorini Françozo , Universidade Estadual de Maringá

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the State University of Maringá, member of the Study and Research Group in Education, Physical Education, and Educational Policies (GEEFE). Beach Tennis teacher and coach of students and athletes.

Luana Ferreira de Belém, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí

Graduated in psychology from the University of Vale do Itajaí. Has experience in the field of psychology, with an emphasis on human development psychology. Works as an educational and sports psychologist.

Larissa Lucca Marção , Universidade Estadual de Maringá

Degree in Physical Education from the State University of Maringá, is a Master's student in the Associated Postgraduate Program in Physical Education UEM-UEL. Member of the Study and Research Group in Education, Physical Education and Educational Policies (GEEFE).

Fernanda Carrosi Donato, Universidade Estadual de Maringá

Degree in Physical Education from the State University of Maringá. A member of the Research Group on Education, Physical Education, and Educational Policies, she conducts research on the following topics: initial teacher training, curricularization of extension programs, educational policies, physical education, and sports.

Vânia de Fátima Matias de Souza, Universidade Estadual de Maringá

Master's degree in Physical Education from the Associated Postgraduate Program in Physical Education UEL-UEM. PhD in Education from the Postgraduate Program in Education at the State University of Maringá. Has experience in the areas of initial teacher training, professional identity, and public policies for sport.

José Luiz Lopes Vieira, Universidad Católica del Maule-Talca

Doctoral degree in Human Movement Science from the Federal University of Santa Maria. Has experience in the following areas: motor development, sports pedagogy, and psychology of sport and physical exercise.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/qpsicologia.2220

Published

2026-04-30

How to Cite

Ferreira, L., Françozo , R. F. G., de Belém, L. F., Marção , L. L., Donato, F. C., de Souza, V. de F. M., & Vieira, J. L. L. (2026). Resilience as a Predictor of Motivation and Anxiety in the Sport Performance of Amateur Athletes. Quaderns De Psicologia, 28(1), e2220. https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/qpsicologia.2220

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