دراسة مقارنة في التمايز النفسي بين لاعبي الالعاب الفردية والجماعية

Abstract

This study aims to:

1. Assess the level of psychological differentiation among players of both individual and team sports.
2. Determine the differences in psychological differentiation between individual and team sports players.

The researcher hypothesized that:

1. Players in both individual and team sports exhibit high levels of psychological differentiation.
2. There are significant differences in the levels of psychological differentiation between players of individual and team sports.

The research sample consisted of 53 players, encompassing both individual and team sports. For individual sports, 24 players were selected, including 16 track and field athletes from Mosul Municipality Club and 8 swimmers from Nineveh Club. The sample for team sports comprised 29 players, with 15 from Nineveh Futsal Club and 14 volleyball players from the same club.

The Psychological Differentiation Scale was employed to collect data, and analysis was conducted using the SPSS statistical package. The findings revealed:

• Players in both individual and team sports demonstrate a significant level of psychological differentiation.
• Team sport players exhibit a higher level of psychological differentiation compared to individual sport players.