Self-confidence and perceived fatigue as predictors of performance satisfaction in trained swimmers

IntroductionPre-competitive anxiety and self-confidence are key psychological factors influencing athletic performance. While anxiety was traditionally seen as harmful, recent biopsychosocial models suggest its effects depend on athletes’ interpretation of arousal and their confidence level. This study examined whether pre-competitive self-confidence and perceived fatigue predicted post-competition satisfaction and results in trained youth swimmers, considering differences between individual and