PREDICTING SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT BASED ON COPING STYLES WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS AMONG BASKETBALL PLAYERS
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https://doi.org/10.61841/ztf8r518Keywords:
Social Adjustment, Coping Strategies, Psychological StressAbstract
This study aimed to predict social adjustment based on coping strategies with psychological stress among basketball players. The researcher adopted the descriptive approach using the survey method on a sample of (50) players from Iraqi Premier League basketball clubs during the 2025–2026 season. Two scales were used: the Social Adjustment Scale and the Coping Strategies with Psychological Stress Scale.
The results showed that players possess a good level of social adjustment and effective coping strategies. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.68) was found between social adjustment and coping strategies, indicating that better coping skills are associated with higher levels of social adjustment. Regression analysis revealed that coping strategies explain 46% of the variance in social adjustment, confirming their significant role in predicting it.
The study concluded that coping strategies are a key psychological factor influencing social adjustment among basketball players. Therefore, enhancing these strategies contributes to improving team cohesion and overall performance.
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