Psychological compatibility and its relationship to students' psychological skills in wrestling

Abstract

This research aims to identify the level of psychological adjustment among students in wrestling, to identify the level of psychological skills among student wrestlers, and to identify the relationship between the level of psychological adjustment and psychological skills among student wrestlers. The researcher used the descriptive method with correlational relationships as it is suitable for the nature of the problem. The research sample included students from the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Diyala, third year, academic year 2025-2026, numbering (70) students, who are part of the research population of (200) students, representing (35%). The research instruments were the Psychological Adjustment Scale and the Psychological Skills Scale. The researcher used a number of devices and tools and extracted the scientific foundations through statistical methods. The researcher reached a number of conclusions, including that the process of training in psychological skills is appropriate to the nature of the students' level and age, and that they are in There is a strong need for psychological skills training to help them overcome any training-related pressures. Despite these differences, they have not yet reached the level that enables them to control their psychological state and emotions and direct them in the right direction. This weakens the student's resolve to continue training with the same intensity and enthusiasm. There are significant differences in the level of psychological adjustment and skills among wrestlers. The researcher recommends the necessity of focusing on the psychological aspect by implementing programs that contribute to supporting the psychological and social adjustment of students in general, and especially physical education and sports science students, and helping and training them to understand the mechanisms and skills of self-control and emotional regulation.