Research Article   
UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF FAMILY DYNAMICS AND SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY ON YOUTH ATHLETE NUTRITION
Author(s): Abdullah Ghurm Alshehri, Sulaiman Omar Aljaloud, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Salam Mohamed, Abdulmalek K. Bursais and Ghareeb O. Alshuwaier* This study delves into the realm of sports psychology, aiming to investigate the intricate relationship between family dynamics and athlete nutrition within the context of the Saudi youth national team. Employing a descriptive research approach, a comprehensive questionnaire was administered, comprising three core dimensions: dietary intake assessment, the psychological impact of family dynamics, and individual beliefs regarding their influence on athlete nutrition. The questionnaire encompassed 28 statements and was administered to a sample of 90 players selected from the Saudi youth national team. From a sports psychology perspective, the study uncovers valuable insights. Firstly, it highlights the moderate impact of family dynamics as a social system on the dietary habits of Saudi youth national team players. It is evident that designated mealtimes serve .. Read More» DOI: 10.54615/2231-7805.47337

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