A Comparative Study of Psychosocial Rebellion Between Students Who Practice and Those Who Do Not Practice Sports Activities in the Colleges of the University of Mosul
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Oct 24, 2025Pages
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The study aimed to measure the degree of psychosocial rebellion among students who practice and those who do not practice sports activities in the colleges of the University of Mosul, and to identify the differences in the level of psychosocial rebellion between the two groups.
The researcher used the descriptive method with a survey approach. The research population consisted of students practicing and not practicing sports activities in the colleges of the University of Mosul for the academic year 2023–2024, totaling 1,222 students distributed across 24 colleges. The College of Education for Women was excluded due to its all-female student body, and the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences was excluded because it is a specialized college.
The Psychosocial Rebellion Scale prepared by Abd Al-Ahad (2005), College of Education, University of Mosul, was used as the data collection instrument. The statistical tools included: the mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s simple correlation coefficient, t-test for independent and single samples, the hypothetical mean of the scale, and the percentage.
The researcher reached the following conclusions:
- In general, students of the University of Mosul—both practitioners and non-practitioners—enjoy a positive level of psychosocial rebellion, which is beneficial and positively reflected in their academic performance. It motivates them to adhere to college regulations, participate regularly in sports activities, respect others, and cooperate among themselves, leading to success in both their academic and athletic lives.
There are no significant differences in psychosocial rebellion between practicing and non-practicing students in the colleges of the University of Mosul.
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