Authors
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Instructor, Fars Province
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Young Researchers and Elite Club, Darion Branch, Islamic Azad University, Darion, Iran
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Ph.D Student of Sport Management, Allameh Tabatabi University
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Document Type : Research Paper
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting the propensity for superstition among football players in Iran.
Methodology: It is an applied and field study. Research population included the whole Iran pro league footballers (N=420). The sample size was 203 players selected by Cochran's Q formula. The tool was a structured questionnaire whose validity and reliability were verified. The statistical tests consisted of Pearson correlation, one-way ANOVA, independent t-test, and multiple regressions using SPSS software.
Results: Results showed that the propensity for superstition generally had average value (average size = 41%). There was significant relationship between indexes of education, marital status, match uncertainty, match result’s importance, pre-game anxiety, ethnicity, and birthplace with the propensity for superstition (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Rise in educational level and match anxiety reduction can significantly influence the reduction of propensity for superstition.
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