| The Effectiveness of a Swimming Training Program on Self-Acceptance of Adolescent Boys |
| Paper ID : 1589-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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Mohamadhosein Sharifi *1, alireza Bahrami2 1Department of Sport Psychology, Faculty of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran 2Faculty Member |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: Adolescence is often associated with various psychological challenges, highlighting the need for interventions to improve emotional and psychological well-being. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a swimming training program on self-acceptance among adolescent boys aged 11 to 15 years. Methods: This applied research employed an experimental design with pre-test and post-test measurements in experimental and control groups. Thirty adolescent boys who met the inclusion criteria were selected and randomly assigned to the experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. The Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale (1995) was used to assess self-acceptance. The experimental group participated in ten one-hour swimming sessions, while the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA to examine the effect of the swimming training program on self-acceptance across pre-test and post-test measurements. Results: The findings revealed a significant effect of the swimming training program on self-acceptance across pre-test and post-test measurements (F=6.41, p=0.01, f²=0.43), indicating that swimming training effectively enhances psychological well-being in adolescent boys. Conclusion: Swimming training can improve self-acceptance needs among adolescent boys. Based on the findings, it is recommended that school sports departments provide appropriate facilities for student swimming activities. |
| Keywords |
| Swimming training program; Self-acceptance; Adolescent boys. |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
