Temperamento y estrés percibido en futbolistas del Club Euro Star de la provincia de Cañar. Periodo marzo - agosto 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the relationship between temperament and perceived stress in 34 soccer players from the Euro Star Club in the province of Cañar, using a quantitative, non-experimental, correlational, and cross-sectional design. A 56-item Temperament Test and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) were used, and the data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation coefficient due to the lack of normality in the distribution. The results showed that the sanguine temperament was predominant in the sample, followed by the phlegmatic, melancholic, and choleric temperaments. Furthermore, a positive and statistically significant correlation was identified between the choleric and melancholic temperaments and perceived stress, indicating that soccer players with higher impulsivity, emotional sensitivity, and a tendency toward self-criticism experienced higher levels of stress. In contrast, the sanguine and phlegmatic temperaments did not show significant associations with perceived stress. It was concluded that temperament constitutes a relevant psychological factor for understanding stress perception in the sports context, providing evidence that may guide the design of intervention strategies aimed at strengthening emotional regulation and stress coping in soccer players. However, the results should be interpreted considering the study’s limitations, mainly the sample size and the evaluation conducted within a single sports club. Keywords: temperament, perceived stress, soccer players, sports performance