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Comparative analysis of locus of control among combat and team sports athletes
International Journal of Psychology Research · 2025 · Vol. 7(2) · pp. 245–250
Abstract
This study investigates the differences in Locus of Control subdomains between college-level athletes engaged in combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, judo and team sports included football, basketball, hockey) A total of 50 male athletes, aged 18 to 25, were randomly selected 25 from each sport category. Using a standardized, sport-adapted Locus of Control Questionnaire, five psychological subdomains were assessed: Personal Control, Coach Control, Team Control, Luck or Chance, and Environmental Control. Descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests revealed significant differences across all subdomains (p
Sport Psychology and PerformanceMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsSports Performance and TrainingLocus of controlLuckAthletesTeam sportSample (material)Descriptive statistics
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