Document Type : Original research study
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1 PhD Student in Sport Management, Islamic Azad University Sanandaj Branch, Sanandaj, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University Sanandaj Branch, Sanandaj, Iran
3 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Sanandaj Branch,Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
Abstract
The present study was designed and conducted to investigate the psychological factors affecting the success and failure of athletes. The research method was survey. The statistical population included male professional athletes in group disciplines in the western provinces of Iran that complete and accurate information of them was not available. For this purpose, according to the available selection, 200 of these people were identified as the research sample. Finally, after distributing and collecting research questionnaires, 172 questionnaires were analyzed. The research tool included a researcher-made questionnaire. The results showed that a total of 24 identified components were classified into 4 categories of factors including motivational issues, environmental aspects, individual issues and executive issues. In other words, paying attention to motivational issues, environmental aspects, personal issues and executive issues can be effective in shaping the successes and failures of athletes.
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