20.500.12556/RUL-180835 Psihološki vidiki ultra trail tekov magistrsko delo Psychological factors in ultra trail running Namen raziskave je bil raziskati psihološke značilnosti in procese, ki vplivajo na vztrajanje, uspešnost in odločanje ultra trail tekačev v pogojih dolgotrajnega in ekstremnega napora. Poseben poudarek je bil namenjen obvladovanju bolečine, samozaupanju, mentalni vztrajnosti, uporabi psiholoških strategij ter vlogi negativnih notranjih stanj pri odločitvah o odstopu. V raziskavi je sodelovalo deset izkušenih ultra trail tekačev in tekačic. Vsi udeleženci so imeli bogate izkušnje z ultra trail tekom, saj so se tovrstnih tekmovanj udeležili vsaj petkrat, nekateri pa tudi več kot dvajsetkrat. Podatki so bili zbrani s polstrukturiranimi intervjuji in analizirani z uporabo kvalitativne vsebinske analize, na podlagi katere so bili oblikovani tematski sklopi za preverjanje zastavljenih hipotez. Rezultati potrjujejo, da so obvladovanje bolečine, samozaupanje in mentalna vztrajnost ključne psihološke značilnosti ultra trail tekačev. Te lastnosti se ne pojavljajo ločeno, temveč tvorijo povezan in prilagodljiv sistem samoregulacije, ki se razvija skozi izkušnje. Tekači bolečino večinoma dojemajo kot informacijo, ki zahteva prilagoditev strategije, nekateri pa jo v določenih fazah tudi zavestno potiskajo v ozadje ali se zatečejo k voljnemu »siljenju čez mejo«. Aktivne psihološke strategije, kot so samogovor, vizualizacija in fleksibilna ciljna orientacija, se izkazujejo kot pomemben dejavnik uspešnega premagovanja kriznih situacij in ohranjanja psihološke stabilnosti. Nasprotno pa pasivna drža ali odsotnost regulacijskih strategij povečuje tveganje za psihološki zlom in odstop. Negativna psihološka stanja, kot sta strah pred neuspehom in občutek brezupa, sama po sebi ne predstavljajo neposrednega vzroka za odstop, temveč postanejo problematična predvsem v kombinaciji z nizkim samozaupanjem, pomanjkanjem izkušenj in neučinkovitimi strategijami spoprijemanja. Pogosto se pojavijo kot spremljevalni ali sekundarni procesi, povezani s telesno izčrpanostjo in situacijskimi omejitvami. Ugotovitve raziskave poudarjajo, da je ultra trail tek izrazito psihološko zahteven šport, pri katerem uspešnost temelji na fleksibilnosti, prilagodljivosti in sposobnosti dolgoročne samoregulacije. Rezultati imajo pomembne praktične implikacije za trening, psihološko pripravo in podporo ultra trail tekačem, saj kažejo, da razvoj psiholoških strategij predstavlja ključen del trajnostnega in varnega ukvarjanja s tem športom. The aim of this study was to explore the psychological characteristics and processes that influence persistence, performance, and decision-making among ultra trail runners under conditions of prolonged and extreme physical exertion. Particular attention was given to pain management, self-confidence, mental endurance, the use of psychological strategies, and the role of negative internal states in decisions to withdraw from competition. The study included ten experienced male and female ultra trail runners. All participants had extensive experience in ultra trail running, having completed at least five such races, with some having participated in more than twenty events. Data were collected through semi structured interviews and analyzed using qualitative content analysis, which served as the basis for identifying thematic categories and testing the proposed hypotheses. The results confirm that pain management, self-confidence, and mental endurance are key psychological characteristics of ultra trail runners. These characteristics do not operate in isolation but form an interconnected and adaptive system of self-regulation that develops through experience. Runners generally perceive pain as information requiring strategic adjustment; however, in certain phases they may consciously suppress pain or rely on sheer willpower to push through critical moments. Active psychological strategies such as self-talk, visualization, and flexible goal orientation proved to be important factors in successfully overcoming crises and maintaining psychological stability. In contrast, a passive stance or the absence of regulatory strategies was associated with a higher risk of psychological breakdown and withdrawal. Negative psychological states, such as fear of failure and feelings of hopelessness, were not found to be direct causes of withdrawal. Instead, they became problematic primarily when combined with low self-confidence, limited experience, and ineffective coping strategies. These states often emerged as accompanying or secondary processes related to physical exhaustion and situational constraints. Overall, the findings highlight ultra trail running as a highly psychologically demanding sport in which success depends on flexibility, adaptability, and the capacity for long-term self regulation. The results have important practical implications for training, psychological preparation, and support of ultra trail runners, emphasizing that the development of psychological strategies is a crucial component of sustainable and safe participation in this sport. ultra trail tek psihološka odpornost samoregulacija doživljanje bolečine vztrajnost ultratrail running psychological resilience samoregulation pain perception perseverance true false false Slovenski jezik Angleški jezik Magistrsko delo/naloga 2026-03-18 07:15:09 2026-03-18 07:15:29 2026-04-02 11:10:40 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 0 0000-00-00 NiDoloceno NiDoloceno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 64555 273892099 34511.pdf 34511.pdf 1 000109FDE0C9CDD900CDD805D308C1F0 443134095e936c9870b378f7570a1f8e4e3aae116e59fb77819a0404edffcf73 d492f61a-2291-11f1-b0ab-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=230724 Fakulteta za šport 0 0 0