Examining the Mental Well-being Levels of Coaches in Different Disciplines
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Coaches, Mental Well-Being, Psychological Health, Psychological ResilienceAbstract
The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between the socio-demographic characteristics and mental well-being levels of sports coaches in different disciplines. The study was designed based on a descriptive survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The population of the study consists of sports coaches working throughout Turkey, and the sample group consists of a total of 169 coaches (66 women and 103 men) who participated in the study, determined by convenience sampling. A demographic characteristics form and the Turkish adaptation of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale were used as data collection tools. Data were collected online, and t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation analyses were applied in the analyses. According to the research findings, although the mental well-being levels of men were higher than those of women, no significant difference was found. An increase in mental well-being levels was observed with increasing age, but this difference was not statistically significant. Married individuals had higher mental well-being levels than single individuals. It was determined that mental well-being levels increased with increasing years of experience. According to employment type, permanent employees had higher mental well-being levels than contract employees. In conclusion, it was observed that employment type, marital status, and years of experience had positive effects on mental well-being, while other variables did not make a significant difference. Based on the results of this research, it is thought that future studies comparing mental well-being levels according to different sports branches and conducting in-depth investigations using qualitative research methods could provide more comprehensive and specific data.
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