Determination of Situational Self-Criticism Levels of Athletes Engaged in Struggle Sports
Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the situational self-criticism levels of struggle athletes. The research was designed in cross-sectional survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The population of the study consists of individuals who do combat sports in Yalova province. The sample consisted of a total of 202 athletes, 97 females and 105 males, who voluntarily accepted to participate in the study among the athletes constituting the universe. Athlete Situational Self-Criticism Scale consisting of 7 items was used as a data collection tool in the study. Statistical analyses in the study were performed using SPSS package programme. A significant difference was found between the participants according to nationality, age, sport age, education and branch variables p<0,05. As a result, it was determined that there was no difference between the situational self-criticism levels of the athletes in terms of gender and parental marital status variables. It was determined that there was a significant difference between the situational self-criticism levels of the athletes in terms of nationality, sports age, age, education and branch variables.
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