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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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ISSN: 2226-6348

From Stress to Success: The Efficacy of Coping Strategies in Enhancing Students-Athletic Performance and Satisfaction

Nur Afifah Mohmed Nor, Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin, Zakiah Noordin

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v13-i3/22035

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This research seeks to investigate how athletic coping strategies impact satisfaction and performance in sports competitions. The study sample consisted of 314 student-athletes who competed in the Malaysian Matriculation Co-Curriculum Sports Carnival 2023 edition. The Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ASCI-28) has 28 items, The Sports Success Scale consists of 29 items, while the Satisfaction Scale for Athletes (SSA) includes 16 extra items. The researcher distributed the questionnaire using Google Form three hours before the tournament. The data was analysed using SPSS Version 29. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test indicates that the p-value exceeds 0.05, falling between 0.134 and 0.430. The test for internal consistency revealed Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.76 to 0.88. The results showed that there was no difference between individual and group activities for coping skills, satisfaction, and success. The findings indicate a correlation between contentment and coping skills (r=.377, p=0.001). The findings indicate a significant correlation (r=.594, p=0.001) between success and coping skills. A regression analysis was conducted to examine the significant correlation between coping skills, satisfaction, and achievement. The study's results indicate that coping skills significantly impact satisfaction and accomplishment. Effective coping skills are connected to increased satisfaction in sports participation, whereas effective coping tactics are correlated with greater levels of accomplishment in athletes' chosen sports. Future studies should investigate the intricacies of this connection, such as the causative pathways, mediating variables, and the effects of treatments.