Análise da resposta psicofisiológica entre recrutas homens e mulheres após uma marcha militar

Abstract

The study of psychophysiological response after intense activities, such as military marching, involves the analysis of physical and emotional indicators that reflect the state of stress, fatigue, and recovery of individuals. This work aims to explore the differences in psychophysiological responses between male and female recruits during the execution of a military operational march. The Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire and the Subjective Perception of Effort Scale were used. 40 recruits (20 men and 20 women) were evaluated before, during, and after a 12 km military march. All ethical procedures were respected. To analyze the behavior of neurophysiological components between men and women, a 2x2 Factorial Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was performed, with gender (male and female) and time (initial and final moments) as independent factors. The overall mood state of both sexes improved after the march, revealing significant decreases in the time factor indices for tension (p <0.001), depression (p <0.001), confusion (p<0.001), and hostility (p<0.001). There was an increase in fatigue (p<0.001) and PSE (p<0.001), accompanied by a drop in vigor values (p<0.05) in both groups, demonstrating a possible loss of conditioning after the march. Significant differences were found between subjects for the variables total mood perception (p<0.05), PSE (p<0.001), and fatigue (p<0.05). The interaction of time * gender was significant only for confusion (p<0.05). Participants showed significant improvements in mood profile, except for the fatigue and vigor subscales, as well as the PSE. Therefore, it emphasizes the need for activities that stress the psychological stress of the combatant to train the self-regulation of their mood state.