Migdad, Rafid (2025) Exploring Psychological Hormesis in Adolescent Rowers. Research Master thesis, Research Master.
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Abstract
Stress is a broad physical reaction of an organism to the demands in life. When people are unable to cope adequately with stress, mental- and physical health problems occur. However, we are inclined to look at the negative effects of stress, while we could also use it to our benefit. This study investigated Psychological Hormesis (PH), the phenomenon of growing psychologically when exposed to a moderately dosed stressor, among 33 Dutch adolescent rowers. Using weekly measurements of objectively recorded indoor training sessions (INT) as an indicator of stress, and the subjective perceived exertion (RPE) of INT, I identified and classified latent PH trajectories. These trajectories were calculated based on logic and the use of the Psychological Hormesis Index (PHI), which is the quantification of the difference between psychological states such as experienced exertion. The results indicate that PH develops dynamically over time, with early responses to INT often predicting linear outcomes such as growth or decay. In addition, individual differences in adaptation are evident and cumulative exposure to properly doses INT can foster growth. This study thereby extends existing PH models by emphasizing time-varying processes, cumulative effects, and early predictors of adaptation. Overall, this contributes to a more dynamic and nuanced understanding of how everyday stress can influence PH across different individuals.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Research Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Hartigh, J.R. den |
| Degree programme: | Research Master |
| Differentiation route: | Understanding Societal Change [Research Master] |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2025 09:05 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2025 09:05 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/5719 |
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