Abstract

SOUZA, Débora Matias de; KAMP, Monick Leonora Inês Kort; NEPOMUCENO, Léo Barbosa  and  CONDE, Erick Francisco Quintas. Psychological evidences of surf: therapeutic effects and assistance demands. Rev. Motriviv. [online]. 2021, vol.33, n.64, e74162.  Epub Jan 29, 2021. ISSN 2175-8042.  https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8042.2021.e74162.

The present work is characterized as a systematic review of researches that have used psychological measures to evaluate surf athletes and practitioners. The descriptors used were "Surf” AND “Psychology" and "Surf” AND “Sport" and after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, was obtained a final sample of 28 articles. Diversified studies were found exploring different psychological aspects in this field, such gender issues, psychosocial processes, subjectivity development, therapeutic effects and psychological aspects concerning the competitive context. The results were discussed in specific categories, as those directly associated with the surf practice; works about the therapeutic potential triggered by the surfing practice; and also some evidences about some adverse effects, especially in the competition context. The evidences reinforce the relevance of psychological assistance to high-performance athletes to promotion and maintenance of the mental health, as well to improvements in surf performance. In leisure activities and specific projects, the therapeutic potential of surfing also appears as a promising field.

Keywords : Surf; Psychology; Health; Performance.

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