Abstract:

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between money ethic and aggressiveness levels of Professional and amateur athletes. The correlational survey method was used in the research. University students who were amateur (n=186) and professional (n=77) athletes composed the sample group of the study. Money Ethic Scale, Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire and personal information form developed by researchers were used as the data collection tool in the research. Analysis revealed significant relationship between money ethic and aggressiveness level in professional athletes. Also in amateur athletes, except hostile subscale of aggression, significant relationship was found between money ethic and aggressiveness level. Additionaly the relationship between money ethic perception and aggressiveness level and the prediction level of money ethic perception in determining aggressiveness level was stronger in professional athletes when compared with the amateurs.

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