The relatıonship between swımmıng trainers' empathy levels and their psychological resistance

Abstract

Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the relationship between swimming coaches' empathy skills and psychological resilience. Methods: This study was planned as a descriptive relational study. The study was carried out in 168 swimming coaches working in Konya. In data collection; A personal information form, prepared by researchers and questioning socio-demographic characteristics, Empathy Scale and Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults were used. Results: The mean age of the individuals was 29.64±6.71, 50% were women, 54.8% were single, 88.1% were university graduates, 45.2% lived with their spouses and children, % It was determined that 71.4% perceived their income as medium and 61.9% perceived their health as good. When the empathy and resilience levels of the individuals were evaluated, the mean score of the empathy scale was 63.02±5.80 and the mean score of the resilience scale was 123.20±20.06. Conclusion: Empathy and psychological resilience of swimming coaches are at a good level. In terms of empathic levels, men, high school graduates and singles are in the risk group. In terms of psychological resilience, men, high school graduates and those who live alone are in the risk group. It was observed that as the empathy levels of swimming coaches increased, their psychological resilience also increased.