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Journal Article
Coping under pressure: the role of psychological skills in injury occurrence among sub-elite male soccer players
2025
Overview
This study examined the relationship between psychological coping skills and injury occurrence among sub-elite male soccer players, assessing differences between injured and non-injured players and across playing positions.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 223 sub-elite male soccer players from four South African universities. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire, including demographic data, injury history, and the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory-28 (ACSI-28). Statistical analyses (t-tests and ANOVA) compared coping skills between injured and non-injured players and across positions.
No significant differences were found in total ACSI-28 scores between injured and non-injured players (
= 0.917) or in individual subscales. However, positional differences emerged: midfielders had the highest scores in ”Confidence and Achievement Motivation” (
= 0.038) and “Peaking Under Pressure” (
= 0.003), while defenders had the lowest. Goalkeepers scored highest in ”Coachability,” likely due to their specialized training.
Coping skills did not significantly differentiate injured from non-injured players, but positional differences highlight the need for tailored psychological training. Future research should explore interventions to enhance mental resilience and injury prevention in soccer.
Publisher
Sciendo,De Gruyter Brill Sp. z o.o., Paradigm Publishing Services
