Effects of an Injury Experience and Subsequent Coping Styles on the Psychological Competitive Ability of University Handball Players in Japan

This study aimed to examine the relationship among injury experience, coping style after injury, and psychological competitive ability, based on Lazarus and Folkman\u27s (1984) psychological stress theory. Participants were 141 (21 male and 120 female) Japanese university handball players, who completed measures on post-injury coping styles and multi-faceted psychological competitive abilities. Results of a series of MANOVA showed main effects of problem focused coping and positive thinking coping on a variety of psychological competitive abilities. However, participants without a previous injury experience and with high levels of problem-focused coping showed low self-control ability. 　本研究ではLazarus & Folkman （1984）のモデルに基づき，大学ハンドボール選手の受傷経験の有無とスポーツ傷害時のコーピングが心理的競技能力にどのような影響を及ぼしているか明らかにすることを目的とした。1部リーグの大学に所属するハンドボール選手男女141名（男性21名，女性120名）を対象とした調査を行い，スポーツ傷害時のコーピング，受傷経験の有無，心理的競技能力について回答を求めた。スポーツ傷害時のコーピングと受傷経験の有無を独立変数，心理的競技能力を従属変数とした多変量分散分析の結果，問題解決コーピングと肯定的思考コーピングは幅広い心理的競技能力を高める働きを持つことが明らかにされた。一方で，受傷経験がない選手の場合には，問題解決コーピングが高い選手はむしろ心理的競技能力の下位尺度である自己コントロール能力が低い可能性が示唆された

Effects of an Injury Experience and Subsequent Coping Styles on the Psychological Competitive Ability of University Handball Players in Japan

This study aimed to examine the relationship among injury experience, coping style after injury, and psychological competitive ability, based on Lazarus and Folkman\u27s (1984) psychological stress theory. Participants were 141 (21 male and 120 female) Japanese university handball players, who completed measures on post-injury coping styles and multi-faceted psychological competitive abilities. Results of a series of MANOVA showed main effects of problem focused coping and positive thinking coping on a variety of psychological competitive abilities. However, participants without a previous injury experience and with high levels of problem-focused coping showed low self-control ability. 　本研究ではLazarus & Folkman （1984）のモデルに基づき，大学ハンドボール選手の受傷経験の有無とスポーツ傷害時のコーピングが心理的競技能力にどのような影響を及ぼしているか明らかにすることを目的とした。1部リーグの大学に所属するハンドボール選手男女141名（男性21名，女性120名）を対象とした調査を行い，スポーツ傷害時のコーピング，受傷経験の有無，心理的競技能力について回答を求めた。スポーツ傷害時のコーピングと受傷経験の有無を独立変数，心理的競技能力を従属変数とした多変量分散分析の結果，問題解決コーピングと肯定的思考コーピングは幅広い心理的競技能力を高める働きを持つことが明らかにされた。一方で，受傷経験がない選手の場合には，問題解決コーピングが高い選手はむしろ心理的競技能力の下位尺度である自己コントロール能力が低い可能性が示唆された

Small Intestinal Obstruction Caused by Anisakiasis

Small intestinal anisakiasis is a rare disease that is very difficult to diagnose, and its initial diagnosis is often surgical. However, it is typically a benign disease that resolves with conservative treatment, and unnecessary surgery can be avoided if it is appropriately diagnosed. This case report is an example of small intestinal obstruction caused by anisakiasis that resolved with conservative treatment. A 63-year-old man admitted to our department with acute abdominal pain. A history of raw fish (sushi) ingestion was recorded. Abdominal CT demonstrated small intestinal dilatation with wall thickening and contrast enhancement. Ascitic fluid was found on the liver surface and in the Douglas pouch. His IgE (RIST) was elevated, and he tested positive for the anti-Anisakis antibodies IgG and IgA. Small intestinal obstruction by anisakiasis was highly suspected and conservative treatment was performed, ileus tube, fasting, and fluid replacement. Symptoms quickly resolved, and he was discharged on the seventh day of admission. Small intestinal anisakiasis is a relatively uncommon disease, the diagnosis of which may be difficult. Because it is a self-limiting disease that usually resolves in 1-2 weeks, a conservative approach is advisable to avoid unnecessary surgery