Browsing by Author "Dushka, A."

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PLAYERS OF MALE TEAMS’ RESILIENCE: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONTENT PARAMETERS
(2022) Popovych, I. S.; Prytuliak, O.; Dushka, A.; Beregova, N.; Ihumnova, O.; Dzhyhun, L.; Попович, І. С.
The purpose of the article is an empirical study and comparison of the content parameters of the resilience of male football teams that won (Group 1; n=66), lost Group 2; n=66), and drew (Group 3; n=44). Research methods: valid psychodiagnostic methods using standard survey forms were used in the study, as well as Spearman correlation analysis (rs) and the Student’s t-test. Results. It has been substantiated that the resilience of male football players is an integrated set of qualities, protective mechanisms, psychophysiological processes, and psycho-emotional states targeted at dealing with adversity, struggling, and overcoming/ not overcoming stress with a new level of functioning. It was found that the Resilience parameters of players who drew (Group 3) and players who won (Group 1) varied significantly RS (t=2.3; р<.05). It is explained that a team that receives a draw from the pre-game setup might develop such an expected model of events, which is followed by the mobilization of internal psycho-emotional efforts to the highest potential degree of player resilience. The resilience factors of Group 1 over Group 2 were revealed to be Cheerfulness (t=2.1; р<.05) and Motivation to Succeed (t=3.2; р<.01). It is established (р<.01; р<.05) and proven that an active life position, optimism, love for life, and emotional stability are powerful motivators for winning football players. Conclusions. The first hypothesis was rejected since the significant differences in resilience between Group 3 and Group 1 were t=2.3; р<.05, indicating that the players who played a draw outweighed the winners in terms of Resilience. The second hypothesis was confirmed since Group 3 respondents consistently outweighed Group 2 respondents in Resilience and Motivation to Succeed (р<.05). It is recommended to include the acquired results into the coaching staff’s work on football players’ tactical and psychological preparation for the game.
PSYCHOMOTOR TRAINING OF THE MILITARY SAPPERS AS A MEANS OF REDUCING PERSONAL FEARS AND ANXIETY
(2022) Khmiliar, O.; Khmiliar, R.; Koval, I.; Savchuk, O.; Dushka, A.; Bolotova, O.; Popovych, I. S.; Попович, І. С.
The purpose of this study is to reveal the features of psychomotor training of a sapper, the development of the necessary sensory-intuitive skills to regulate their actions and deeds while performing tasks in the minefield. Material and methods. Three series of psychological experiments were conducted. The importance of psychomotor training in the context of reducing the level of anxiety and personal fears of sappers was revealed. The research was integrated into the process of training in the discipline “Blasting”. The study did not change the structure of the discipline, as it was only related to the content. The collected and analyzed data were used for the quantitative method. Results. It was determined that the most talented servicemen, with well-developed coordination of movements, mental stability, ability to regulate personal fears, make quick decisions, work alone for a long time, stay calm in tense situations, should be involved in the sappers’ activities. Conclusions. Our psychological training “Minefield” promotes the development of professionally necessary qualities among military sappers, provides the development of psychomotor and sensory-intuitive skills to regulate movements and actions during combat missions. Improves constructive attitudes in the unit of sappers, friendliness, reflexive listening, kindness, leadership and patience.
TYPES OF PRECOMPETITION ANXIETY AMONG JUNIOR ATHLETES
(2024) Popovych, I. S.; Sirko, R.; Dushka, A.; Slobodianyk, V.; Stelmakh, O.; Pylypenko, L.; Zahrai, L.; Попович, І. С.
The aim of the research is to categorize the types of precompetition anxiety experienced by junior athletes immediately before official sports events. Methods: Valid and reliable psychodiagnostic tools, well-established in sports research, were utilized to accurately measure anxiety phenomena in junior athletes. Results: Descriptive frequency characteristics were analyzed to construct a comprehensive profile of pre-competition anxiety among the participants. K-means clustering identified four distinct types: "Destructive Anxiety Disorder" (DAD) (n = 42; 13.13%); "Personal Precompetition Anxiety" (PPA) (n = 120; 37.50%); "Situational Precompetition Anxiety" (SPA) (n = 102; 31.87%); and "Social Unprotected Anxiety" (SUA) (n = 56; 17.50%). Notably, DAD is the most concerning type, potentially impacting both performance and the athlete's overall health. Additionally, SUA was identified as posing significant risks. It was explained that this type can become a plateau of stagnation and be transformed into a psychological problem later. It was highlighted that anxiety performs an important function in an athlete’s sporting activities and it is important how efficiently a junior athlete can utilize their resources. We performed comparison of the types of pre-competition anxiety of junior athletes representing team sports (Group 1) and individual sports (Group 2) by Fisher’s criterion (φ). Two statistically significant advantages were established: Group 1 (n = 79; 49.37%) has an advantage by “SPA” (φ = 1.89; р ≤ .05); Group 2 (n = 42; 26.25%) has an advantage by “SUA” (φ = 2.12; р ≤ .05). Discussion and conclusions. It was substantiated that the types of junior athletes’ pre-competition anxiety are considered to be psycho-physiological states related to awaiting a sports competition, which are accompanied by psycho-emotional stress, require the development of athletes’ self-regulation, stress-resistance and resilience, and depend on their individual- psychological characteristics, experience and mastery. We recommend that coaching staffs should diagnose the types of pre-competition anxiety that will allow making timely corrections to an athlete’s performance that can have a considerable impact on the result of a sports competition and also protect athletes against traumas.