Table 4.
Correlation (r) matrix of elite volleyball referees’ anxiety questionnaire responses in regards to
the other measurements taken.
State anxiety pre-match
State anxiety post-match
Trait anxiety
HR pre-match
-0.17
0.03
-0.05
HR post-match
-0.29
0.00
-0.06
Ø HR during the match
-0.23
0.14
-0.03
HRV pre-match
0.16
-0.27
-0.18
HRV post-match
0.07
-0.26
-0.17
Ø HRV during the match
0.12
-0.30
-0.26
Problematic single decisions
-0.17
0.34
*
0.18
Fear of physical harm
0.07
0.15
0.17
Technical error
-0.37
*
0.41
*
0.06
Social conflicts
0.00
0.07
-0.12
Observation pressure
0.15
0.08
0.15
BOSSS Total
0.05
0.21
0.24
* indicate p < 0.05.