The Relationship Between Biological Age and Emotional Intelligence in Young Swimmers.

For girls, biological age showed a significant correlation with the scale of accepting, expressing and using one's emotions in action (AKC).

• The study group consisted of 65 young swimmers aged 12-14 from Kraków, Poland
• Biological age was calculated by an experienced anthropologist
• Pearson correlation coefficients (r) were calculated to examine the relationship between variables
• The Popular Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (PIKE) was used to assess emotional intelligence

Calendar age showed a significant correlation with the scale of accepting, expressing and using one's own emotions in action (AKC) for the entire sample.

• Analysis was conducted across the entire sample of 65 young swimmers
• The finding applied to the full sample regardless of sex
• The AKC scale measures accepting, expressing and using one's emotions in action
• Pearson correlation analysis was used to identify this relationship

Key correlations were identified between age and emotional intelligence in the context of controlling one's own emotions (KON) and accepting, expressing and using one's emotions in action (AKC).

• The study analyzed relationships between age, biological age, and PIKE questionnaire results
• Participants were divided into different age groups for analysis
• Both the KON (controlling one's own emotions) and AKC scales showed significant age-related associations
• The study examined swimmers aged 12-14 years

Emotional intelligence is considered crucial for young athletes, affecting both psychosocial well-being and performance.

• The study population consisted of competitive young swimmers
• Biological development, including physiological changes, affects athletes' physical abilities
• The study aimed to analyze the relationship between biological age and emotional intelligence in young athletes
• The Popular Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (PIKE) was selected as the assessment tool