Status of Psychological Well-Being for Academic Members of Physical Education and Sports Science at The Universities of Baghdad and Mustansiriyah
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https://doi.org/10.37359/JOPE.V38(SpecialIssue)2026.2435Keywords:
Psychological well-being, Physical Education and Sports Science academicsAbstract
This study aimed to assess the psychological well-being of academic staff in physical education and sports sciences at the Universities of Baghdad and Mustansiriyah. A descriptive survey method was employed involving 206 academics randomly selected from a population of 560 representing 36.786% of the target population. Participants were recruited from the Colleges of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Baghdad including the Al-Jadriya campus and the College for Women the College of Physical Education and Sports Science at Mustansiriyah University and the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the College of Basic Education at Mustansiriyah University during the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected using the Warda (2026) psychological well-being scale and analyzed using SPSS. The findings indicated that the scale was appropriate for assessing psychological well-being among academic staff in the target institutions. Furthermore the participants demonstrated an adequate level of psychological well-being although differences were observed across its dimensions. Self-acceptance ranked highest whereas environmental mastery ranked lowest. The study recommends conducting regular psychological assessments using the adopted scale and integrating psychological well-being programs into continuing education courses within physical education and sports sciences colleges and departments. Such initiatives may help strengthen academics self-efficacy, promote psychological well-being and support a healthier academic working environment .
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