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ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2026

Perfectionism and anxiety sensitivity in soccer referees: the mediating role of distress tolerance.

J J Martínez-Oller, A P Pacheco-Unguetti, J González-Hernández

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J J Martínez-OllerSport, Health and Performance Psychology Lab; Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
A P Pacheco-UnguettiSport, Health and Performance Psychology Lab; Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
J González-HernándezSport, Health and Performance Psychology Lab; Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Granada, Spain.

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Background: The present research aimed to analyze the relationship between perfectionism, sensitivity to anxiety, and distress tolerance in soccer referees. Methods: The sample consisted of 268 Spanish soccer referees from different categories and experience levels, and a correlational and cross-sectional design was used. Validated instruments such as the Results: The results showed that perfectionism, especially socially prescribed perfectionism, co-occurred with higher anxiety sensitivity, thereby increasing referees' emotional burden. On the other hand, referees with higher distress tolerance showed a better manage of their emotions better under pressure, which positively impacted their performance perceived and decision-making. In addition, distress tolerance partially mediated the relationship between perfectionism and anxiety sensitivity. Discussion: In conclusion, the implementation of psychological training programs is essential to improve referees' distress tolerance and emotional coping strategies, optimizing both their performance and psychological well-being in the professional domain.

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anxiety sensitivitydistress tolerancemental healthperfectionismreferees

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PMCPMC13553811

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