Perfil psicológico de prestação dos jogadores de futebol masculino na Cidade de Maputo: estudo comparativo entre atletas da primeira e segunda divisão

Abstract

Introduction: The application of psychology in sports is fundamental to the performance and well- being of athletes, despite the scarcity of structured programs for the development of psychological skills in some societies such as Mozambique. Objectives: This study aims to compare the psychological performance profile of football players in Maputo City who play in the first and second national divisions. Methodology: This work is a case study with a descriptive-exploratory approach, of a mixed nature, both quantitative and qualitative. The sample consisted of 38 male football players from clubs in Maputo City, registered with the provincial football association, playing in the first and second national divisions. Data will be collected using the questionnaire originally developed by Loehr in 1986, adapted and translated into Portuguese by Vasconcelos-Raposo in 1993, whose objective is to characterize the Psychological Performance Profile (PPP) of athletes. The data will be analyzed using the SPSS V. 24 statistical package, based on descriptive statistics, with emphasis on the mean, standard deviation, and significance level. Results: Motivation (M±SD = 23.87±5.31) was shown to be the most developed competence in these footballers; however, average mental preparation is carried out in a non- systematic way. Conclusion: The study showed that the footballers participating in this study have average mental preparation, carried out in a non-systematic way. According to the parameters established by Loehr (1986), players need to integrate mental training into their daily training routines to improve psychological skills.