A Comparative Study of Psychological Pollution Among Male and Female Students of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

The aim of this study is to standardize the Psychological Pollution Scale for students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Al-Hamdaniya University. Moreover, it aims to identify the level of psychological pollution among students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Al-Hamdaniya University. It also aims to identify differences in the level of psychological pollution among students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Al-Hamdaniya University based on gender. The researcher used the descriptive survey method, as it was suitable for the nature of the research. The research population and sample consisted of students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Al-Hamdaniya University during the 2024-2025 academic year, totalling 212 students (78 females and 134 males). The researcher adopted the Ibrahim (2016) scale for measuring psychological pollution, consisting of 120 items. The researcher relied on face validity by presenting the initial version of the test to a group of experts in the field to obtain their opinions on its suitability. Based on their feedback, some modifications were made, and items were deleted from the scale after standardization with students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Al-Hamdaniya University, resulting in 83 items after standardization. Regarding reliability, it was established using the test-retest method, and the data were statistically analysed using the statistical tools available in the SPSS statistical package. The study concludes that students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Al-Hamdaniya University, exhibit a low level of psychological pollution. Furthermore, male students exhibit a higher level of psychological pollution than female students. Finally, the researcher recommends conducting seminars and workshops in the departments and colleges of physical education and sports sciences on university student ethics to instill values, principles, and concepts.