Multidimensional anxiety and its relationship to performance evaluation among youth basketball players of Hilla Club

The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of multidimensional anxiety and its association with the evaluation of offensive and defensive performance among youth basketball players of Hilla Club. The researcher employed a descriptive methodology, utilizing both the survey and case study approaches. The study sample consisted of fifteen (15) players representing the club. To achieve the research objectives, a multidimensional anxiety scale was constructed and validated following standard procedures of psychological scale development. Performance evaluation was carried out in accordance with the program adopted by the Central Basketball Federation for the Premier League. Data were statistically processed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings revealed relatively low levels of multidimensional anxiety among the players. The study concluded that multidimensional anxiety represents a significant psychological trait influencing athletes’ responses and performance. Based on these results, it is recommended that greater attention be given to the psychological aspects of athletes, particularly multidimensional anxiety, in order to identify its most influential dimensions on performance and to enhance both offensive and defensive skills.