Stressors and coping strategies in children practicing judo

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Katarzyna Szczepanik¹, Paweł Kurowski², Małgorzata Siekańska³

¹ University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, Poland, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
² University of Physical Culture in Cracow, Poland, Department of Recreology and Biological Regeneration
³ University of Physical Culture in Cracow, Poland, Department of Psychology

Author for correspondence: Katarzyna Szczepanik, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, Poland, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. 33-100 Tarnów, ul. Olszynowa 9B. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Katarzyna Szczepanik: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1619-9627

Paweł Kurowski: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3025-8630

Małgorzata Siekańska: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2044-1164

Abstract

Background and Study Aim: Judo requires a high level of physical fitness and mental resilience. Young athletes experience stress related to training, competition, and school. Effective coping strategies are essential for mental well-being and performance. The aim of this study was knowledge how typical psychological and somatic stress responses co-occur with preferred coping strategies in children aged 10–15 who practicing judo, and to describe the most frequently reported stressors in this group.

Material and Methods: The study involved 276 judokas aged 10–15 (113 girls and 163 boys) who trained at least three times per week. The assessment of indicators was carried out using the How Are You Coping? (JSR) questionnaire and a self-designed survey.

Results: The average number of stressors per individual was 2.53; 72% were school-related and 28% were associated with the practice of judo. The main school stressors were tests and quizzes (64%; p<0.001) and grades (43%; p<0.001). The most frequently reported sports-related stressors included the desire to win (29%; p<0.001) and comparing oneself with other competitors (23%; p<0.001). The most common subjective stress responses were lack of concentration (33%), silence (25%), and abdominal pain (24%). In both dispositional and situational terms, the dominant coping strategy was active coping. Gender-related differences were observed in selected coping strategies: girls scored higher in both dispositional and situational concentrating on emotions and in dispositional seeking social support, whereas boys scored higher only in situational active coping.

Conclusions: The observed gender-related differences in selected coping strategies indicate the need for psychoeducational support tailored to different coping profiles. Despite high school-related stress, judokas most often use active coping, suggesting that systematic training is associated with adapxive coping patterns. Gender-based differences indicate the need for tailored psychological support. These findings emphasise the importance of psychoeducational programmes that address specific stressors and coping strategies commonly used by young judokas.

Keywords: anxiety, mental resilience, psychoeducational, school stressors

APA
Szczepanik, K., Kurowski, P., & Siekańska, M. (2026). Stressors and coping strategies in children practicing judo. Arch Budo Journal of Innovation and Agonology, 22.
Chicago
Szczepanik, Katarzyna, Paweł Kurowski, and Małgorzata Siekańska. 2026. “Stressors and Coping Strategies in Children Practicing Judo.” Arch Budo Journal of Innovation and Agonology 22.
Harvard
Szczepanik, K., Kurowski, P. and Siekańska, M. (2026). Stressors and coping strategies in children practicing judo. Arch Budo Journal of Innovation and Agonology, 22.
MLA
Szczepanik, Katarzyna, et al. “Stressors and Coping Strategies in Children Practicing Judo.” Arch Budo Journal of Innovation and Agonology, vol. 22, 2026.
Vancouver
Szczepanik K, Kurowski P, Siekańska M. Stressors and coping strategies in children practicing judo. Arch Budo J Inn Agon. 2026;22.

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