Analysis of Trends in Research Papers Related to Sports Psychology Counseling

This study analyzes the trends of 73 research papers related to sports psychology counseling published in specialized journals in Korea until June 2024. The data analysis was divided into general research trends, research methods, research results, and research trends, and then calculated by frequency and percentage, respectively. As a result of the study, the number of research papers related to sports psychology counseling was the highest in the 4th period (2010-2019), and the research topic of sports psychology technology was the largest. In terms of research type, qualitative research was conducted on adult athletes. In terms of research type, qualitative research was conducted on adult athletes. In terms of data collection and data analysis methods, there were many qualitative methods and qualitative analysis. The results of the study showed that sports psychological counseling contributed to the psychological stability, motivation, and self-confidence of athletes. In the future, sports psychology counseling should expand the horizon of research for the general public.