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Teacher-student relationship, coping style and sports anxiety among middle school students: a situational study based in Shanghai

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The present research aims to explore the relationship between coping style, teacher-student relationship, and sports anxiety among middle school students. Methods: A total of 289 Chinese middle school students from three schools in Shanghai participated in the survey. Results: (1) A negative teacher-student relationship significantly affects sports anxiety, and conversely, sports anxiety significantly impacts the negative teacher-student relationship, demonstrating a strong mutual effect; (2) Both active coping style and negative coping style significantly influence sports anxiety, while sports anxiety also significantly affects active coping style among middle school students. In the two-way model of teacher-student relationship (including positive and negative dynamics) and sports anxiety, the mediating effect of coping style is not significant. Conclusion and perspective: This study enhances our understanding of the roles of student-teacher relationship and sports anxiety, providing a concrete sample and example for educational authorities in developed countries to identify relevant issues in the field of physical education.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1541580

Authors: Jiatian Qi, Jingjing Li, Bing Liu

Institution: Shanghai University

Language: English

Topic: Sport Psychology and Performance

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801