The Mediation Effects of Self-Confidence and Sport Self-Efficacy on the Relationship Between Dimensions of Anger and Anger Control with Sport Performance

This study examined mediation effects of self-confidence and sport self-efficacy on the relationship between dimensions of anger and anger control with sport performance in a sample of Iranian athletes. A total of 246 volunteer athletes (149 males, 97 females) were included in this study. All participants completed Tehran Multidimensional Anger Scale (TMAS) and Sport Self- Efficacy Scale (SSES). To measure the athletes’ sport performance, their coaches were asked to complete the Sport Achievement Scale (SAS).The results revealed that self-confidence and sport self- efficacy mediated the relationship between dimensions of anger and anger control with sport performance.