Personality traits and levels of anxiety and depression among martial artists: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, fighting arts (e.g., Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Boxe) have gained broader attention due to their multiple benefits, involving both physical and psychological enhancements for practitioners. Despite that, studies revolving around specific psychological characteristics such as personality traits are scarce. This study explored potential connections between the personality traits of practitioners and the specific fighting art they engage in, and investigated levels of anxiety and depression in fighting artists.

Methods

A web-based cross-sectional survey instrument was developed and disseminated across the entire Italian territory. Participants were eligible if adults (> 18 years old) engaged in any fighting arts for a minimum of one year, with no additio

SUBMITTER: Leuzzi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526540 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature