The impact of free sports activities on trait anxiety among Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons

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  • Tariq Ghazi Raja Department of Physical Education, Birzeit University, Palestine.
  • Mahmoud Wajih Kayed Department of Physical Education, Birzeit University, Palestine.
  • Iyad Abdullah Yousef Department of Physical Education, Birzeit University, Palestine.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.682481
Palabras clave: Physical Exercise, Mental Health, Incarceration, Trait Anxiety, Coping Strategies

Resumen

This study aimed to examine the effect of practicing free sports activities on trait anxiety among Palestinian prisoners in Israeli occupation prisons. A descriptive-analytical approach was employed, using a sample of 493 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons (Eshel, Balboua, Ramon, Ofer, and Fqma) during 2022–2023. The authors developed a 32-item questionnaire to measure the impact of practicing free sports activities on trait anxiety. Based on the findings, the overall impact of practicing free sports activities on trait anxiety among Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons is high, with a response rate of 78.5%. Statistically significant differences were observed in the effect of sports activities on anxiety levels between married and single prisoners, with married prisoners benefiting more (p < 0.05). Additionally, based on the location of imprisonment, differences were noted in favor of Eshel prison regarding the impact of free sports activities on trait anxiety, Younger prisoners, particularly those under 25 years old, experienced greater reductions in trait anxiety, as did prisoners serving sentences of less than five years (p < 0.05). It is crucial that prisoners be encouraged to practice free sports activities due to their demonstrated positive effect on reducing trait anxiety. Regular sports activity programs should be implemented across all imprisonment centers as part of rehabilitation efforts to help reduce trait anxiety among Palestinian prisoners.

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Publicado
06-10-2025
Cómo citar
Ghazi Raja , T., Wajih Kayed, M., & Abdullah Yousef, I. (2025). The impact of free sports activities on trait anxiety among Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. SPORT TK-Revista EuroAmericana De Ciencias Del Deporte, 14, 86. https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.682481
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Vol. 14 (2025)
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