The Relationship Between Coaching Behavior and Emotion Among UPSI Malaysia Juara Athletes
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Model, Coaching behavior, Emotion, Malaysia Juara AthletesAbstract
This study examines the relationship between coaching behavior and emotion among UPSI Malaysia Juara athletes. The objectives were to describe the athletes' backgrounds (age, gender, sports categories, level of sports participation, years of experience, and level of coach participation), analyze differences in coaching behavior and emotions based on these backgrounds, and determine the relationship between coaching behavior and emotions. Using the Coaching Behavior Scale for Sport (CBS-S) and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) as instruments, data were collected and analyzed through Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman's rho tests. Results showed no significant differences in coaching behavior across demographic variables. However, age significantly influences emotional responses, with younger athletes displaying greater emotional reactivity (Z = -.906, p = 0.036). Gender (Z = -1.906, p = 0.057) and sport categories (Z = -1.760, p = 0.078), experience (Z = 4.031, p = 0.402) and participation levels (Z = 2.413, p = 0.491) showed non-significant effects on emotions. A low but significant positive correlation was found between coaching behavior and emotion (r = 0.257, p = 0.002), suggesting that supportive coaching enhances positive emotional states. These findings highlight the importance of universal coaching principles and athlete-centered approaches in fostering emotional stability and performance. Coaches are encouraged to focus on strong interpersonal relationships and constructive feedback to promote psychological well-being and motivation, emphasizing the critical role of coach-athlete interactions over demographic factors
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