Abstract
Noise pollution is one of the environmental pollutants that has drawn increasing attention due to its psychological and physical effects on athletes, particularly during games and competitions that require high levels of focus and sustained attention. Noise is often accompanied by multiple harmful effects on individuals, whether psychological, physical, or mental, in both the short and long term. The aim of this research was to identify the levels of noise pollution experienced by basketball players during matches, particularly inside indoor halls, and to explore the relationship between noise pollution and match outcomes among players in the Iraqi Premier Basketball League. The study sample consisted of 48 players from four clubs: Duhok, Al-Karkh, Al-Hilla, and Al-Shorta. The researcher developed and used a questionnaire to measure perceived noise pollution among players, in addition to designing a program for measuring actual noise levels during matches inside the halls. The study reached several key findings, including: (1) a statistically significant correlation between noise pollution levels and match outcomes among Premier League basketball players, and (2) a significant relationship between the level of in-hall noise pollution during matches and game results. The researcher also confirmed that the measurement tool and software program created to assess noise pollution were effective and valid for the intended purpose. Based on these findings, the researcher presented several conclusions, suggestions, and recommendations for future studies in this area.
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Naama, Dunia Saheb
(2012)
"Noise pollution and its relationship to the results of matches among players of some Premier League clubs in basketball,"
Modern Sport: Vol. 11:
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17, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.1346
