Psychological Skills in Adolescent Badminton Players
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https://doi.org/10.26858/cpjok.v18i2.894Keywords:
Badminton athletes; Psychological skills; Adolescent athletes; PSIS-Y-SF; Sport psychology.Abstract
This study aimed to describe the psychological skill profiles of adolescent badminton athletes at PB Pendowo Semarang based on six dimensions: motivation, self-confidence, anxiety control, mental preparation, team emphasis, and concentration. This study employed a quantitative descriptive approach with a cross-sectional design involving 20 adolescent badminton athletes aged 12–18 years selected through total sampling. Data were collected using the Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports–Youth Version Short Form (PSIS-Y-SF), which measures six dimensions of psychological skills. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical techniques, including mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values, and frequency distribution. The findings showed that motivation demonstrated the strongest psychological profile, followed by mental preparation and self-confidence, indicating generally positive psychological readiness among the athletes. Motivation obtained the highest mean score (M = 13.95), with 85% of athletes categorized as very high. Mental preparation (M = 13.30) and self-confidence (M = 12.80) also showed relatively high profiles. In contrast, anxiety control and concentration demonstrated more varied category distributions and lower mean scores, indicating inconsistencies in athletes’ emotional regulation and focus during competition. Team emphasis was predominantly categorized as moderate, suggesting that teamwork and group interaction among athletes still require improvement. These findings indicate that adolescent badminton athletes generally possess strong motivation, confidence, and mental readiness; however, aspects related to anxiety control, concentration, and teamwork still need further development. The results of this study may serve as a reference for coaches in designing more targeted psychological training programs for adolescent badminton athletes.
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