Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Training on Anxiety, Self-Confidence, and Mindfulness among Indonesian Athletes

Authors

  • Shaleh Afief Mushawwir Faculty of Sport Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Nelfianty Mohd Rasyid Faculty of Sport Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Nur Haziyanti Mohamad Khalid Faculty of Sport Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37134/jsspj.vol13.1.10.2024

Keywords:

Mindfulness Meditation Training for Sport 2.0 (MMTS 2.0), somatic anxiety, cognitive anxiety, self-confidence, mindfulness

Abstract

This study examines the effect of mindfulness meditation training for sport on anxiety, self-confidence and mindfulness of Indonesian track and field’s athletes. A quantitative approach with a pre and post experimental design was employed in this study. The participants consisted of 18 Eastern Indonesian national team athletes, who were divided into a control group and a treatment group. The research instruments used were the Mindfulness Meditation Training for Sport 2.0 (MMTS 2.0) module, the Competitive State Anxiety Scale Revised (CSAI-2R), and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, percentages and, the Two-Way Mixed ANOVA test. The findings of the study indicate that the MMTS 2.0 module intervention can control somatic anxiety F (1, 16) = 9.63, p < .05, cognitive anxiety F(1, 16) = 7.67, p < .05, increase self-confidence F(1, 16) = 23.86, p < .05, and enhance mindfulness levels F(1, 16) = 40.60, p < .05 among Indonesian Track and Field athletes. The experimental group was found to have lower levels of anxiety, higher self-confidence, and greater mindfulness awareness compared to the control group after the intervention. In conclusion, this study aligns with previous research showing that mindfulness awareness training can reduce anxiety, boost self-confidence, and promote tranquility. The implementation of MMTS 2.0 can positively impact sports development in Indonesia and can be introduced nationwide to enhance athletes' psychological preparedness for competition.

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2024-04-30

How to Cite

Mushawwir, S. A., Mohd Rasyid, N., & Mohamad Khalid, N. H. (2024). Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Training on Anxiety, Self-Confidence, and Mindfulness among Indonesian Athletes. Jurnal Sains Sukan & Pendidikan Jasmani, 13(1), 89–98. https://doi.org/10.37134/jsspj.vol13.1.10.2024

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