What does this research mean for the field?

Algerian track and field athletes exhibit differing attitudes toward sports psychology based on gender and the nature of their athletic activity. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to explore how Algerian track and field athletes view sports psychology using the SPA-R scale.

February 28, 2026Open Access

A Comparative Study Measuring Algerian Track and Field Athletes' Attitudes Toward Sports Psychology Using the SPA-R Scale Based on Certain Variables

Key Points

This study aims to explore how Algerian track and field athletes view sports psychology using the SPA-R scale.
Adopted a descriptive approach
Sampled 154 Algerian track and field athletes
Utilized the revised SPA-R scale to measure attitudes
Found differences in attitudes based on gender, with variations between male and female athletes
Identified differences in attitudes based on the nature of the activity (running, throwing, jumping)

Abstract

Abstract: The study aimed to examine athletes' attitudes toward sports psychology using the revised SPA-R scale. A descriptive approach was adopted, and the research was conducted on a sample of 154 Algerian track and field athletes. The findings revealed the following: There are differences in athletes’ attitudes toward sports psychology based on gender (male versus female) using the SPA-R scale. There are differences in athletes’ attitudes toward sports psychology based on the nature of the activity (running, throwing, jumping), using the SPA-R scale.

A Comparative Study Measuring Algerian Track and Field Athletes' Attitudes Toward Sports Psychology Using the SPA-R Scale Based on Certain Variables

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