Psychological factors as VO₂ max performance predictor among Malaysian sub-elite athletes

Muhammad Noor Hizami Hamidi and Shamsulariffin Samsudin and Hairul Anuar Hashim and Mohd Rozilee Wazir Norjali Wazir and Geok, Soh Kim and Roxana Dev Omar Dev (2025) Psychological factors as VO₂ max performance predictor among Malaysian sub-elite athletes. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9. pp. 435-442. ISSN 2454-6186

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Abstract

This study examined the predicted correlation between certain psychological traits (emotional intelligence, mental toughness, mood state, and sports anxiety) and aerobic capacity (VO₂Max) in Malaysian sub-elite athletes. A cross-sectional design was utilised, encompassing 228 participants from the Malaysian National Sports School system. Psychological assessments were conducted concurrently with the 20-meter shuttle run test to evaluate VO2Max. Multiple regression analysis indicated a non-significant overall model (F(11, 216) = 1.597, p = .101), explaining 7.5% of the variation in VO2Max values. Two variables were identified as statistically significant: emotional intelligence in regulating others' emotions (negatively correlated) and mood state confusion (positively correlated). Other psychological qualities, such as anxiety dimensions, mental toughness, and emotional self-regulation, were not significant predictors. These findings underscore the complex and perhaps paradoxical links between psychological and physiological performance indicators in sub-elite athletes. The research highlights the significance of comprehensive performance models that encompass both mental and physical aspects and proposes that specific psychological therapies might enhance endurance performance in competitive environments.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Emotional intelligence, Mood state, VO2Max, Sub-elite athletes, Sports psychology, Mental toughness, Sports anxiety
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV1-1860 Recreation. Leisure > GV201-555 Physical education and training G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557-1198.995 Sports
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	22 Aug 2025 10:06
Last Modified:	22 Aug 2025 10:06
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45044

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