The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of social dynamics (family, friends and school; i.e., three social factors) on mood states. The survey was conducted with a women's volleyball team (14/15 years). The POMS test (Profile of Mood States) was employed to measure the team's mood states. The athletes assessed the three factors by the use of a Likert scale ranging from 1 (very bad) to 5 (very good). Results showed significant correlations between scales and mood states, and significant differences between the intensity levels representing their moods for each of the three factors. The results show clear interference of social dynamics on the mood states. Therefore, social interference cannot be ignored during an athlete's training program.
interpersonal relations; mood; sport psychology; volleyball
