Investigating the Impact of Coach’s Behavior on Mental Health and Well-being of Competitive Athletes
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https://doi.org/10.62345/jads.2024.13.2.147Keywords:
Coaches Behavior, Mental Health, WellbeingAbstract
The study aimed to assess coaches' behavior toward educated athletes. As we know, the mental health of every athlete has become a pressing concern in the sports industry. Various elements determine an athlete's ability to perform well in sports. Still, the coach's behavior plays a significant role in shaping athletes' determination and psychological well-being. Coach behavior is a gross root of any athlete since they serve as the primary organizer and structure for all athletic advancements. The objective of the Study was to view the perception of players regarding the effect of a coach’s behavior on mental health. The researchers use a convenient sampling technique, and the sample of the study consists of 100 male athletes who were representing HEC during the 51st National Athletics Championship in Attock, Pakistan. A self-made validated questionnaire was distributed among the participants and collected back after filling by the respondents. According to the findings and the results reveal there is a significant difference (p=.000, α=.05) between scores of the player’s perceptions about the statement and (χ2 = 1.668), which shows that the majority of the players were feeling relaxed about their psychological health regarding the impact of sound behavior of coaches. Coaches have the power to improve the mental health of adolescents and hold themselves to a higher standard by actively supporting youth in this way. In the future, supporting mental health could be one area where the role of coaches supports youth players.
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