Assessing the Reality of Psychological Resilience Among Handball Players of Iraq's Provincial Teams

Abstract

1. To identify the psychological resilience of handball players in the provincial teams of Iraq.
2. To evaluate the reality of psychological resilience among handball players in the provincial teams of Iraq.

The researchers used a descriptive approach with a survey study method. The research community consisted of advanced handball players from the provincial teams of Iraq, with a total of 90 players. Then, the psychological resilience scale was applied to a sample of 50 players from this community. Appropriate statistical treatments were used to analyze the results, which were then presented, analyzed, and discussed.

The researchers reached the following conclusions:

1. Most players exhibited medium psychological resilience.
2. There is a positive relationship between psychological resilience and player performance.
3. The higher the psychological resilience, the better the results.

Based on these findings, the researchers made the following key recommendations:

1. It is necessary to use and apply the psychological resilience scale and basic skills tests for advanced handball players to benefit in the development of good players.
2. Other psychological variables should be used to understand the psychological states of players, so that guidance and instructions can be appropriately provided to them.
3. The researchers also suggest:
   • Conducting a similar study on female handball players.
   • Conducting a study to examine the relationship between psychological resilience and other physical, physiological, and psychological variables.