Hydration Status and Self-Esteem as Predictors of Athlete Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

    Erwin A. William * Department of Counseling and Psychology, University of the Philippines Manila, USA erwin.william@up.edu.ph
    Sefa Bulut Department of Counseling Psychology & Head of the Counseling Center, Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey
    Mehdi Rostami Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada | Rehabilitation Department, York Rehab Clinic, Toronto, Canada
    Sergii Boltivets Chief Researcher of the Department of Scientific Support of Social Formation of Youth. Mykhailo Drahomanov University, Ukraine
    Jamel Hajji Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Tunisia
    Jiantang Yang Coventry University London–University House, UK | Department of Psychology and Counseling, KMAN Research Institute, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
    Maura McDonnell Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota,Minneapolis, MN, USA
    Chidinma Chikwe Department of Psychology, University of Toronto, Canada
https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.7.3.7

Keywords:

Athlete burnout, hydration status, self-esteem, cross-sectional study, sports psychology

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to explore the relationship between athlete burnout, hydration status, and self-esteem. It hypothesizes that both hydration status and self-esteem significantly predict athlete burnout.

Methods and Materials: The study employed a cross-sectional design involving 230 athletes from various sports clubs and institutions. Participants were actively engaged in competitive sports for at least one year, aged between 18 and 35 years, and free from chronic health conditions. Athlete burnout was measured using the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ), hydration status was assessed using the Urine Specific Gravity (USG) test, and self-esteem was evaluated using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Data analysis involved Pearson correlation coefficients to assess relationships and multiple linear regression to evaluate predictive values.

Results: Descriptive statistics indicated a mean score for athlete burnout of 3.10 (SD = 0.65), a mean USG for hydration status of 1.025 (SD = 0.004), and a mean score for self-esteem of 21.85 (SD = 4.72). Correlation analysis showed a positive correlation between athlete burnout and hydration status (r = 0.32, p < .001), a negative correlation between athlete burnout and self-esteem (r = -0.45, p < .001), and a weak negative correlation between hydration status and self-esteem (r = -0.15, p = .021). Regression analysis revealed that hydration status and self-esteem together explained 29% of the variance in athlete burnout, with both being significant predictors.

Conclusion: The findings suggest that higher levels of dehydration and lower self-esteem are associated with increased athlete burnout. Ensuring adequate hydration and fostering self-esteem are crucial for reducing burnout. Interventions should focus on maintaining hydration, enhancing self-esteem, and promoting self-determined motivation.

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2024-07-01

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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2024): Serial Number 18

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William, E. A. ., Bulut, S., Rostami, M., Boltivets, S., Hajji, J., Yang, J., McDonnell, M., & Chikwe, C. (2024). Hydration Status and Self-Esteem as Predictors of Athlete Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Sport Studies for Health, 7(3), 49-55. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.7.3.7