Evidências psicológicas do surfe: efeitos terapêuticos e demandas assistenciais

Abstract

The present work is characterized as a systematic review of researches that have used psychological measures to evaluate surf athletes and practitioners. The descriptors used were "Surf" AND "Psychology" and "Surf" AND "Sport" and after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, was obtained a final sample of 28 articles. Diversified studies were found exploring different psychological aspects in this field, such gender issues, psychosocial processes, subjectivity development, therapeutic effects and psychological aspects concerning the competitive context. The results were discussed in specific categories, as those directly associated with the surf practice; works about the therapeutic potential triggered by the surfing practice; and also some evidences about some adverse effects, especially in the competition context. The evidences reinforce the relevance of psychological assistance to high-performance athletes to promotion and maintenance of the mental health, as well to improvements in surf performance. In leisure activities and specific projects, the therapeutic potential of surfing also appears as a promising field.