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Negative psychological experiences and saliva secretory immunoglobulin A in field hockey players

  • Ian M. Taylor
    ,
  • James E. Turner
    ,
  • Michael Gleeson
    ,
  • John Hough
  • Loughborough University
    ,
  • University of Bath
Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Abstract

Understanding psychological factors that affect immunity in sport might help to reduce infection risk in athletes. The present study examined within-person changes and individual differences in perceived coach control, intentions to drop out, and saliva secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA). Thirty-two field hockey players completed questionnaires and provided saliva samples over a 2-month period. Within-person increases in individuals’ perceptions of psychological control and intentions to drop out were positively associated with SIgA concentration. Individual differences in control or drop-out intentions were not associated with SIgA. Interventions in athletes to prevent immune disturbances and reduce infection should consider these psychological factors.

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 67-78 (12 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology (Volume 27, Issue 1)

Publication milestones

  • Accepted/In press - 26/07/2014
  • Published - 11/11/2014

Publication status

Published - 11/11/2014

ISSN

1041-3200

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/624415
  • Scopus: 84919845895

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