Table 2.
The nine MOMS specific themes by performance group in male participants.
| Specific Theme | Q1 (n = 32) | Q2 (n = 32) | Q3 (n = 35) | Q4 (n = 33) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological | ||||
| Psychological coping | 4.43 ± 1.36 | 4.14 ± 1.52 | 4.83 ± 1.17 | 4.40 ± 1.41 |
| Self-esteem | 4.55 ± 1.39 | 4.23 ± 1.45 | 4.66 ± 1.26 | 4.36 ± 1.33 |
| Life meaning | 3.64 ± 1.47 | 3.38 ± 1.51 | 3.62 ± 1.46 | 3.70 ± 1.61 |
| Physical | ||||
| General health orientation | 5.28 ± 1.07 | 5.52 ± 0.87 | 5.34 ± 1.16 | 5.27 ± 1.35 |
| Weight concern | 3.83 ± 1.55 | 4.19 ± 1.72 | 4.07 ± 1.53 | 4.05 ± 1.44 |
| Social | ||||
| Affiliation | 3.67 ± 1.62 | 3.50 ± 1.58 | 3.81 ± 1.45 | 3.83 ± 1.42 |
| Recognition | 2.96 ± 1.62 | 2.75 ± 1.60 | 2.62 ± 1.30 | 2.79 ± 1.58 |
| Achievement | ||||
| Competition | 3.60 ± 1.59 | 3.13 ± 1.49 | 2.72 ± 1.15 | 2.74 ± 1.55 |
| Personal goal achievement | 5.40 ± 1.10 | 4.81 ± 1.19 | 5.25 ± 0.94 | 4.68 ± 1.12 |
Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 are performance groups based on race time quartiles, with Q1 being the fastest and Q4 the slowest. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation (SD).