EFFECT OF PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING AND EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING IN REDUCING MATCH-RELATED STRESS AMONG FUTSAL ATHLETES AT SMAN 5 PEKANBARU.

Abstract

Several issues originating from the futsal athletes at SMA Negeri 5 Pekanbaru, namely the need for knowledge and basic skills regarding stress management, resulted in the athletes' inability to improve their performance. As a result, athletes become disappointed and gradually may develop frustration, negative thoughts, and attitudes towards their sports achievements, even experiencing depression due to stress. This also impacts the athletes' appearance, leading to a perceived lack of motivation. The solution implemented is to provide education on stress and stress management. This activity is carried out in several stages. First, the preparation stage involves conducting surveys and discussions to gather necessary information, setting objectives, and preparing materials and other requirements. Second, the implementation stage involves pre-testing and delivering content on stress and stress management. Third, the evaluation stage includes post-testing and analyzing the final results of the Community Service activity conducted. The community service activity has progressed well from the beginning to the end, with participants showing enthusiasm and active engagement in discussions with the presenters. The results show an improvement in the understanding and skills of the futsal athletes at SMA Negeri 5 Pekanbaru in dealing with and reducing physiological, psychological, and emotional reactions to stress and recognizing and understanding stress management.