Abstract
Research has shown that self-compassion can effectively regulate emotions and behaviors in athletes. To investigate the effect of virtual self-compassion training on the self-confidence of basketball players in Zanjan City, a semi-experimental study was conducted. Twenty-four players were randomly assigned to 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 the sports self-confidence questionnaire developed by Wiley et al. (1988). The experimental group underwent six weeks of virtual self-compassion training, while the control group received no intervention. Data analysis using univariate analysis of covariance showed a significant difference in self-confidence scores between the experimental and control groups (p=0.01), even after controlling for pre-test scores. These results suggest that virtual self-compassion training can be an effective tool to enhance the self-confidence of basketball players. Coaches are encouraged to consider implementing such programs to support the performance of their athletes.
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