Exploring developmental factors influencing performance excellence in twice-exceptional Saudi athletes: a case study of Paralympic champions
The findings highlight the complex interplay of personal, psychological, social, and contextual factors in the development of performance excellence in twice-exceptional Paralympic athletes. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how targeted support and recognition of developmental needs can foster sustained athletic excellence.
Authors
- Abdulhamid Alarfaj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5361-0609)
- Refah M. Aljohar
- Marwa Mohamed Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3391-2722)
- Fahad A. Almuaili
Institutions
- King Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1556081
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.44
Funders
- King Salman Center for Disability Research