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Impact of Psychological Variables on Playing Ability of University Level Soccer Players

Journal: Sportif Bakış: Spor ve Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi (Vol.1, No. 1)

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Page : 30-35

Keywords : Soccer Playing Ability; Anxiety; Self-Concept; Achievement Motivation; Aggression.;

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out the relationship between psychological variables and soccer playing ability among the university level male players. 42 soccer players representing different universities who participated in inter university competitions were selected as the subjects of the study. The dependent variable was soccer playing ability and independent variables were the selected psychological variables. Soccer playing ability was determined through a 10 point scale at the time of competitions. Psychological variables included achievement motivation, anxiety, self-concept and aggression. The data was statistically analyzed using Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis using SPSS. It was concluded that soccer playing ability has a positive correlation with achievement motivation and self-concept whereas anxiety and aggression have a negative correlation with soccer playing ability.

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