Exploring the Role of Sports in Stress Management: Perspectives of Girls Collegiate Players

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sports participation, mentorship, and stress management among collegiate players. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing surveys and standardized scales to assess perceived stress levels, sports experience,...

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Main Authors: Nafeesa Faraz, Iffat Bibi, Wasim khan
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Language:English
Published: Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, The University of Lahore. 2024-06-01
Series:The Sky
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Online Access:https://journals.uol.edu.pk/the-sky/article/view/3132
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description The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sports participation, mentorship, and stress management among collegiate players. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing surveys and standardized scales to assess perceived stress levels, sports experience, mentorship, and stress coping strategies among collegiate athletes. Data were collected from a sample of 170 female collegiate players from various government girls’ degree colleges in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The findings revealed a significant correlation between sports experience and effective stress coping strategies among collegiate players, with those having extensive experience demonstrating superior stress management skills. Additionally, mentorship and guidance from physical education teachers/coaches were associated with lower perceived stress levels and enhanced stress coping abilities among athletes. The study concluded that sports experience and mentorship play crucial roles in influencing stress management outcomes among collegiate players. Athletes with both extensive sports experience and supportive guidance tend to exhibit the most effective stress coping strategies and lower stress levels. The study’s findings have several practical implications, including the development of tailored mentorship programs, stress management workshops, and integrated support services for collegiate athletes. These initiatives can contribute to enhancing athletes’ resilience, performance, and overall well-being.
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spelling doaj-art-16c433cb009648d6939410e86a7e9bf92025-08-20T03:35:50ZengDepartment of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, The University of Lahore.The Sky2523-93682024-06-018110.51846/the-sky.v8i1.3132Exploring the Role of Sports in Stress Management: Perspectives of Girls Collegiate PlayersNafeesa Faraz0Iffat Bibi1Wasim khan2Government Post Graduate College for Women, Haripur, PakistanGovernment Post Graduate College for Women, Haripur, PakistanDepartment of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University, D.I Khan, Pakistan The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sports participation, mentorship, and stress management among collegiate players. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing surveys and standardized scales to assess perceived stress levels, sports experience, mentorship, and stress coping strategies among collegiate athletes. Data were collected from a sample of 170 female collegiate players from various government girls’ degree colleges in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The findings revealed a significant correlation between sports experience and effective stress coping strategies among collegiate players, with those having extensive experience demonstrating superior stress management skills. Additionally, mentorship and guidance from physical education teachers/coaches were associated with lower perceived stress levels and enhanced stress coping abilities among athletes. The study concluded that sports experience and mentorship play crucial roles in influencing stress management outcomes among collegiate players. Athletes with both extensive sports experience and supportive guidance tend to exhibit the most effective stress coping strategies and lower stress levels. The study’s findings have several practical implications, including the development of tailored mentorship programs, stress management workshops, and integrated support services for collegiate athletes. These initiatives can contribute to enhancing athletes’ resilience, performance, and overall well-being. https://journals.uol.edu.pk/the-sky/article/view/3132Collegiate athletesMentorshipSports participationStress coping strategiesStress management
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Stress coping strategies
Stress management
title Exploring the Role of Sports in Stress Management: Perspectives of Girls Collegiate Players
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topic Collegiate athletes
Mentorship
Sports participation
Stress coping strategies
Stress management
url https://journals.uol.edu.pk/the-sky/article/view/3132
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