A study of the level of self-confidence among students of the Physical Education Department at University of garmian
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-Self-confidence. - Physical education. - Gender differences. - School level. - Athletic performance.Abstract
The present study aims to examine the level of self-confidence among students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Garmian, and to identify significant differences according to gender (male–female) and academic level (first–fourth year). Self-confidence is considered a vital psychological construct closely related to academic achievement, athletic performance, and students’ adaptation to university life.
The sample consisted of 130 male and female students selected randomly during the academic year 2023–2024. The descriptive method was adopted, and the Self-Confidence Scale developed by Mohammad Hassan Allawi (n.d.), consisting of 22 items, was used. Data were analyzed using SPSS software through several statistical tests, including one-sample t-test, independent samples t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and two-way ANOVA.
The results indicated that students generally showed a good level of self-confidence leaning toward the positive side. Statistically significant differences were found in favor of male students compared to females, and in favor of fourth-year students compared to first-year students. Based on these findings, the study recommends implementing educational and counseling programs that enhance students’ self-confidence, with special attention to female students and first-year students to increase their motivation and participation in academic and extracurricular activities.
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