Abstract
EXAMINING OF SPORT TRAIT SELF-CONFIDENCE IN TENNIS BRANCHE ATHLETES IN TERMS OF VARIOUS VARIABLES
In this study, it was aimed to determine the relation of the concept of continuous sport self confidence through various variables. In order to achieve this purpose, a questionnaire consisting of two parts was conducted. In the first part of the questionnaire, 5 questions were prepared to determine the demographic characteristics of the participants. In the second part of the questionnaire, Continuous Sport Self-Confidence Scale (CSSCS), a sub-dimension of the measurement tool developed by Vealey (1986) for evaluating sportive confidence, was used. The research group is consisted of 32 athletes dealing with tennis in Adıyaman Belediyespor in Adıyaman province. The Continuous Sport Self-Confidence Scale was applied to the participants. In the evaluation of the data, t-test, analysis method was used for independent groups. According to research findings, no significant differences were found in terms of participants, mother education status, father education status and licensed athlete year variables. However, when the participants were evaluated in terms of gender change, a significant difference was found in the factors of Continuous Sport Self Confidence. In addition, a significant difference was also found in terms of licensed sports history changes in family members.
Keywords
Tennis, Athlete, Self-Confidence
