The Relationship between Psychological Alienation and Physical and Skill Self-Esteem in Female Volleyball Players of Iraqi University Teams

This study aims to:

• Study psychological alienation among female volleyball players on Iraqi university teams.


• Assess physical and skill self-esteem among female volleyball players from Iraqi university teams.


• Explore the link between psychological alienation and physical and skill self-esteem among these players.

Methodology:
The researcher used the descriptive method because it suited the nature of the study. The research sample consisted of female volleyball players participating in the Iraqi Universities Championship finals for the 2024/2025 academic year, representing the following universities: University of Mosul, University of Al-Hamdaniya, Northern Technical University, University of Nineveh, Al-Mustansiriya University, University of Diyala, Islamic University, University of Basra, Al-Farahidi University, and University of Al-Mustaqbal. The sample included 88 players out of 109, which is 80.73% of the research population.

Data were gathered using scales that measure psychological alienation as well as physical and skill self-esteem. The researcher analyzed the data using statistical tools, including mean, standard deviation, percentage calculations, skewness coefficient, and Pearson’s simple correlation coefficient. All analyses were performed using SPSS.

Results:

• The research sample showed a high level of psychological alienation, as determined by comparing the mean scores to the hypothetical average of the scale.


• The research sample exhibited low levels of physical and skill self-esteem, as determined by comparing the mean scores to the hypothetical averages of the respective scales.

An inverse correlation was found between psychological alienation and physical and skill self-esteem.