Sports Psychology

Sports Psychology

Effect of Virtual Self-Compassion Training on Self-Confidence among Basketball Players

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Omid Kalami Fard 1
Zahra Pooraghaei Ardekani 2
Mohammad Reza Ghasemian Mogadam 3
1 Department of Sport Psychology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of Motor Behavior, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor of Motor Behavior, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran
10.48308/mbsp.2024.228858.1167
Abstract
Purpose: Self-compassion is an effective way to regulate emotions and behaviours in athletes. The purpose of this semi-experimental study was to investigate the impact of virtual self-compassion training on the self-confidence of basketball players in Zanjan city.
Methods: Twenty-four basketball players were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n=12, average age: 20.83 ± 1.27) or a control group (n=12, average age: 21.58 ± 1.24). Participants completed Wiley et al.'s (1988) sports self-confidence questionnaire. The experimental group received virtual self-compassion training for six weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Univariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data.
Results: Results demonstrated a significant difference in self-confidence scores between the experimental and control groups (p=0.01), even after controlling for pre-test scores.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that virtual self-compassion training can be an effective tool for improving the self-confidence of basketball players. Sports coaches may benefit from implementing this program to enhance the performance of their athletes.
Keywords
Virtual Education
Self-Compassion
Self-Confidence
Basketball Players
Subjects
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Sports Psychology
Volume 16, Issue 1
2024
Pages 30-45

  • Receive Date 20 September 2022
  • Revise Date 27 December 2023
  • Accept Date 10 January 2024