Social Support for Female Players of Volleyball Team of Nineveh’s Directorate of Education- An Analytical Study

Aim of this research was to identify level of community support for female players of volley ball team of state directorate of education in Nineveh and to analyze key factors influencing community support. Researcher used descriptive analytical method due to its suitability. Study population was (30) volleyball female players from state directorate of education in Nineveh, while sample consisted of (22) players selected through purposive sampling. For reliability testing, a sample of (8) players excluded from main sample. Researcher used SPSS statistical package to input and analyse data, employing the following statistical methods (mean, standard deviation, t-test for a single sample, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, Pearson correlation coefficient, percentage, and weighted percentage). Results indicated a generally high level of community support. Specifically, analysis revealed significant levels of family , media , and coach support. In contrast, support from fans, team members, and club management was moderate, while self-support showed a notable decrease in responses Researcher concluded that family support is the most influential factor in measurement of sports’ social support, contributing significantly to team’s current level of success. Media support also played a major role in covering team's tournament events and accompanying them in all activities inside and outside the governorate. Researcher recommended continuing and strengthening family support through organizing events and creating communication channels between families and players. Additionally, they emphasized developing media coverage to include multiple media outlets rather than being limited to a single aspect.