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Examination of Stress Coping Skills in Male and Female Football Players

Mehmet Ferhat Karaoğlan(KİLİS 7 ARALIK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-0795-7679
Beytullah Yaşar0009-0001-2171-3750
Pages
33–42
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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It is specifically recommended to provide stress management training for athletes with less experience.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: This study aims to analyze the coping strategies of amateur football players in the face of competition and stressful situations, and to determine whether these strategies vary according to variables such as gender, antidepressant use, athletic experience (years of sport), and number of children.
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Purpose: This study aims to analyze the coping strategies of amateur football players in the face of competition and stressful situations, and to determine whether these strategies vary according to variables such as gender, antidepressant use, athletic experience (years of sport), and number of children. Method: The sample group consisted of 86 female and 77 male (a total of 163) amateur football players actively playing in Gaziantep. Data were collected using a "Personal Information Form" and the 39-item "Coping Inventory for Competitive Sport (CICS)". Independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA were utilized for the statistical analysis. Results: No statistically significant difference was found between male and female athletes in terms of coping strategies. Antidepressant Use: It was determined that athletes using medication utilized "distraction" and "disengagement-oriented" strategies more frequently compared to non-users. Athletic Experience: The "task-oriented coping" (active problem-solving) levels of athletes with 9 or more years of experience were significantly higher than those with less experience. Number of Children: Task-oriented coping scores of athletes with no children were found to be higher than those with five or more children. Conclusion: While coping skills in amateur football players develop positively as athletic experience increases, it was observed that family responsibilities (number of children) may have a restrictive effect on these skills. It is specifically recommended to provide stress management training for athletes with less experience.

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Karaoğlan, M. F., Yaşar, B. (2026). Examination of Stress Coping Skills in Male and Female Football Players. Kilis 7 Aralık Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1, 33–42. https://ajindex.com/articles/1520544

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