The College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at University of Baghdad discussed a Master’s thesis by student Mehran Najm Abd titled: “A Comparative Study of Fear of Losing According to Team Rankings Among Iraq Stars League Football Players.”
The study aimed to develop and validate a scale for measuring fear of losing, identify its level among players, and examine differences based on team rankings (top, middle, and lower-table teams). The researcher adopted a descriptive comparative approach to address the study objectives.
The research highlighted fear of losing as an important psychological factor influencing players’ performance, showing that team ranking plays a significant role in shaping emotional responses and competitive pressure.
The findings recommended developing specialized psychological guidance programs tailored to the specific pressures faced by different team categories to improve athletic performance.
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