Psychological Characteristics of Iranian Para-athletes
Publish place: Journal of Motor Control and Learning، Vol: 3، Issue: 3
Publish Year: 1400
نوع سند: مقاله ژورنالی
زبان: English
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تاریخ نمایه سازی: 22 اسفند 1400
Abstract:
Background: During last two decades, researchers have become more interested in psychological development of para-athletes. In fact, psycho-social benefits of para sport are apparent in psychosocial development of para-athletes that needs further consideration.
Objective: The objective of this study was to study psychological characteristics of Iranian para-athletes.
Methods: A number of ۶۰ purposefully selected Paralympic and Para-Asian athletes (۴۰ males and ۲۰ females) participated in a quasi-structured interview; data were analysed thematically.
Results: After preliminary processes, para-athletes’ psychological characteristics were categorized in four groups: Athletic identity, mental skills, virtuous relationships, and needs for consultation; each category covers several codes.
Conclusions: Findings are discussed in relation to their significance in para-athlete’s mental health, well-being, and performance. Using psychological characteristics of para-athletes as models to train younger athletes and employing a comprehensive approach to train sport psychologist are suggested.
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Mohammad Vaez Mousavi
Prof. of Sport Psychology, Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department, Imam Hossein University, Tehran, Iran
Afrooz Mousavi
Ph.D. in Sport Psychology, National Olympic Academy, Tehran, Iran
Fariba Mohammadi
Assistant Prof. of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Sports Medicine Research Centre, Sport Sciences Research Institute, Tehran, Iran