Self-awareness and its relationship to psychological stress in volleyball players

Abstract

The objective of the research was to ascertain the following: The primary objective of this study is to examine the relationship between self-awareness and psychological stress among volleyball players affiliated with Al-Qasim Sports Club. Secondly, the present study sought to examine the correlation between self-awareness and psychological stress among a sample of volleyball players from Al-Qasim Sports Club. The researcher employed a descriptive approach, utilizing both survey and correlational methods. The current research population included volleyball players from Al-Qasim Sports Club, and 12 players were selected as a sample for the research out of 14 players, yielding a percentage of 85.71%. The scales for self-awareness and psychological pressure were utilized in the study. Following the execution of an exploratory experiment that validated their application to volleyball players, the scales were employed in the main sample. This approach yielded a set of results that were subsequently discussed, leading to the conclusions of the research. The most salient of these conclusions are outlined below: Firstly, an analysis of the volleyball players affiliated with Al-Qasim Sports Club reveals a notable propensity towards self-awareness. Secondly, a case study of volleyball players at Al-Qasim Sports Club revealed that the subjects demonstrated notable self-awareness and awareness of others. Thirdly, it has been demonstrated that volleyball players affiliated with Al-Qasim Sports Club do not experience elevated levels of psychological pressure. It has been demonstrated that a high level of self-awareness among volleyball players belonging to Al-Qasim Sports Club is associated with reduced psychological stress. The researchers formulated a series of recommendations to develop the necessary solutions to the phenomena studied and monitored in the current research.