Exploración de rasgos de personalidad y gestión de conflicto emocional en deportistas profesionales: un estudio de caso en un equipo de baloncesto profesional masculino de la ciudad de Tulcán

Abstract

The variables involved in this degree work are personality traits such as personal characteristics that influence behavior, thoughts, and emotions, the management of emotional conflicts, and the strategies and techniques a person uses to manage, resolve, and reduce emotional conflicts. This research aimed to examine the personality traits and the management of emotional conflicts that influence the performance and general well-being of professional athletes during the year 2024. Quantitative data processing from the questionnaires is carried out to identify patterns and trends of personality and emotional regulation. At the same time, the qualitative analysis of the interviews made it possible to identify their self-knowledge, triggering situations, and strategies used by the athletes. The key questions address the identification of each variable and the implications of the findings for the general well-being of athletes. The methodology employed in this research involved the use of specific instruments and data collection techniques. These included semi-structured interviews and personality and emotional regulation questionnaires. The interviews were designed to explore the athletes' self-perception of their personalities, emotional experiences, and emotional management strategies. The questionnaires, based on the Big Five theory (BFI), were used to assess personality traits, while the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) was employed to assess emotion regulation strategies such as emotional suppression and cognitive reappraisal. In conclusion, the results of this research make a significant contribution to the field of sports psychology. They provide a comprehensive view of how personality traits and emotional conflict management affect the performance and well-being of professional athletes. The study offers both quantitative and qualitative data for in-depth and detailed analysis, thereby enhancing our understanding of the psychological aspects of athletes' performance and well-being.