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Enhancing Athletic Well-Being: Unravelling the Impact of Social Support

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  • Rozita Abdul Latif
  • Hasmiza Abdul Majeed
  • Wahidah Tumijan
  • Azman Ahmad Tajri
  • Mohammad Adzly Rajli
  • Yusuf Hidayat
  • Burhan Hambali

Abstract

Enhancing athletic well-being is integral to optimizing sports performance and overall health. Social support serves as a vital component in fostering athletic well-being, offering emotional, tangible, and informational assistance to athletes. This study examines the social support experienced by SUKMA athletes, focusing on support from friends, family, and significant others throughout their sports engagement. The primary objective is to explore the relationship between social support and psychological well-being among SUKMA athletes in Negeri Sembilan. A sample of 298 athletes completed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Psychological Well-being Scale. Findings reveal family support as the predominant source of social support, followed by significant others and friends. Notably, significant others exhibit a significant relationship with all elements of psychological well-being. Further research should delve into the nuanced dynamics of social support in athletic contexts through longitudinal and qualitative studies. Strategies to bolster social support networks within sports settings are recommended to enhance athletes' mental health and performance. Moreover, the study lays the groundwork for future research to explore the complexities of social support in athletic environments, advocating for longitudinal and qualitative approaches to better understand these dynamics.

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  • Rozita Abdul Latif & Hasmiza Abdul Majeed & Wahidah Tumijan & Azman Ahmad Tajri & Mohammad Adzly Rajli & Yusuf Hidayat & Burhan Hambali, 2024. "Enhancing Athletic Well-Being: Unravelling the Impact of Social Support," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 16(3), pages 248-256.
    • Handle: RePEc:rnd:arimbr:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:248-256
    DOI: 10.22610/imbr.v16i3(I).3796
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