Abstract:

Uncontrolled anger and aggressive behavior can lead to devastating consequences for all stakeholders in the field of sports, and it is difficult to evaluate these behaviors. From this point of view, the aim of the research is to determine the role of prosocial and antisocial behaviors in competitive aggression and anger and to examine their relationships according to some variables. The study sample consists of 172 women (Avgage=20.64±2.52) and 281 men (Avgage =21.95±4.94), totally 453 athlete students (Avgage =21.45±4.22). "Aggression and Anger Scale in Sports" and "Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior Scale in Sports" were used in the research. Multiple linear regression and MANOVA test were used for data analysis. In the research findings, it was seen that the average of antisocial behavior and aggression and anger towards the opponent and teammate was high in males and alcohol users, while the average of antisocial behavior towards their opponent was higher in smokers. Another important result of the study is that there are negative relationships between aggression and anger and prosocial behaviors in sports, and positive relationships with antisocial behaviors. In addition, prosocial and antisocial behaviors explain 33% of the total variance in aggression and anger in sports. It can be said that the effect of antisocial behaviors is high in especially determining aggression and anger in sports.

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