Fears, uncertainties and insecurities in decision-making sports

Authors

  • Afonso Antonio Machado Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP - Rio Claro/SP, Brasil
  • Carita Pelição Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (Unesp), Brasil
  • Fernanda Jardim Maia Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (Unesp), Brasil
  • Bruna Feitosa de Oliveira Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (Unesp), Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5016/bjsphd.v1i2.19693

Keywords:

Decision-making sports; Sports psychology; Fear; Insecurity; Athletic performance, Prise de décision dans le sport; Psychologie du sport; Peur; Insécurité; Performance athlétique

Abstract

This article examines the impact of fear, uncertainty, and insecurity in decision-making sports such as chess, martial arts, sport poker, and team sports, particularly during critical moments of performance. Drawing on sports psychology and neuroscience, the study explores the causes and manifestations of these emotional states and discusses coping strategies that enhance athletes' emotional resilience. The research underscores the need for training programs that integrate technical, physical, and psychological components to improve performance under pressure and support mental health in competitive sports environments.

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Published

2025-09-19

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Sport, Emotions, and Quality of Life: Contemporary Perspectives on Performance and Well-Being

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Fears, uncertainties and insecurities in decision-making sports. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, v. 1, n. 2, 19 Sep.2025.