An Examination of the Attention and Psychological Skill Levels of Combat Athletes

The problem statement of the research is to examine whether there is any difference between the selected martial arts branches and attention levels and psychological skill levels. Also, there is a significant difference between gender and psychological skill and attention. The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between the psychological skills and attention levels of athletes involved in four different branches of combat sports (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo). A total of 85 athletes participated in the study, consisting of 52 males and 33 females. As data collection tools, a personal information form, the d2 Test of attention, and scale for evaluating athletes' psychological skills were used. To compare the data, the Independent Samples T-Test was applied for binary groups, and the One-Way ANOVA test was applied for groups of three or more. To determine which groups showed significant differences as a result of the One-Way ANOVA test, Tukey's Post Hoc test was used. At the end of the study, the richness and differences of Muay Thai among combat sports have been brought to the literature.