Comparison of life satisfaction, happiness and self-esteem of female aerobic and anaerobic athletes

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1 Assistant Professor of Psychology, University college of Nabi Akram

2 Bachelor of Psychology, University college of Nabi Akram, Tabriz

3 Master's student in psychology, University college of Nabi Akram, Tabriz

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to compare life satisfaction, happiness and self-esteem of aerobic and anaerobic female athletes. This study is descriptive (causal-comparative). The statistical population included all female athletes of Tabriz city in the age range of 20-65 years, numbering 3803 people in 1402. A sample of 349 people was selected from this statistical population using Morgan table and cluster sampling method. The research tool was the Oxford standard questionnaire of Cooper Smith's self-esteem, life satisfaction and happiness. The results of the independent t-test showed that there is a significant difference between the self-esteem, happiness and life satisfaction of aerobic and anaerobic female athletes, so that the level of happiness, Satisfaction with life and self-esteem of female athletes who follow aerobic sports are far more than anaerobic athletes, so aerobic sports in women leads to an increase in their psychological health. Therefore, aerobic exercise in women increases their psychological health and therefore it is recommended for women to do aerobic exercise regularly depending on their physical condition.
 

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  • Receive Date: 13 October 2023
  • Revise Date: 30 October 2023
  • Accept Date: 11 February 2024

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