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Ph.D student of motor behavior, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Ph.D student of sport psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/jsmk.2025.67050.1105
Abstract
This research examines The Role of Trust and Cultural Considerations in Enhancing the Acceptance of Sport Psychology Counseling among Student Athletes. Given the importance of mental health in enhancing athletes’ performance, the primary objective of this study is to identify the factors influencing athletes’ positive or negative attitudes towards psychological counseling services. This descriptive-correlational study included 100 student athletes from Tehran, and data were collected using standardized questionnaires. The results of statistical analyses indicate that trust in sports psychologists has a significant positive effect on athletes’ attitudes, and increasing this trust can lead to greater acceptance of sports psychology counseling services. The findings also emphasize that creating a supportive environment and raising awareness about the importance of psychological counseling can contribute to improving mental health and athletic performance. These results suggest that sports and educational organizations should design and implement appropriate educational and informational programs regarding sports psychology counseling.
Mahmoudi, S. and Naghiloo, R. (2025). The Role of Trust and Cultural Considerations in Enhancing the Acceptance of Sport Psychology Counseling among Student Athletes. Journal of Sport Management Knowledge, 2(2), 153-168. doi: 10.22034/jsmk.2025.67050.1105
MLA
Mahmoudi, S. , and Naghiloo, R. . "The Role of Trust and Cultural Considerations in Enhancing the Acceptance of Sport Psychology Counseling among Student Athletes", Journal of Sport Management Knowledge, 2, 2, 2025, 153-168. doi: 10.22034/jsmk.2025.67050.1105
HARVARD
Mahmoudi, S., Naghiloo, R. (2025). 'The Role of Trust and Cultural Considerations in Enhancing the Acceptance of Sport Psychology Counseling among Student Athletes', Journal of Sport Management Knowledge, 2(2), pp. 153-168. doi: 10.22034/jsmk.2025.67050.1105
CHICAGO
S. Mahmoudi and R. Naghiloo, "The Role of Trust and Cultural Considerations in Enhancing the Acceptance of Sport Psychology Counseling among Student Athletes," Journal of Sport Management Knowledge, 2 2 (2025): 153-168, doi: 10.22034/jsmk.2025.67050.1105
VANCOUVER
Mahmoudi, S., Naghiloo, R. The Role of Trust and Cultural Considerations in Enhancing the Acceptance of Sport Psychology Counseling among Student Athletes. Journal of Sport Management Knowledge, 2025; 2(2): 153-168. doi: 10.22034/jsmk.2025.67050.1105