THE DRUG USE MOTIVATION AMONG MALAYSIAN ATHLETES
Abstract: The aim of this
research was to identify the usage of drugs on athletes by focusing on gender
and different categories level of athletes. The sample, which was chosen
randomly consisted of 115 athletes, consisting of national athletes (N=35),
state athletes (N=35), district athletes (N=19), and university athletes
(N=26). Based on gender, the present
research consists of 70 male and 45 female athletes. Drug Usage Questionnaire,
were used to collect the data. The result showed that the main motive usage of
drugs is to win. This research also showed that male athletes use more drugsthan
females. National or athletes who represent the country are highest in using
drugs. Sport psychologists should play an important role by providing therapies
to drug addicts’ athletes to curb the usage of drugs. Malaysian government also
should prevent athletes who taken drugs from taking part in sport competition.
Penulis: Vincent A. Parnabas, Yahaya
Mahamood, Julinamary A. Parnabas, Nagoor
Meera Abdullah, Mohd Soffian Omar-Fauzee dan Muhamad Nizam Nazaruddin
Kode Jurnal: jppsikologikepribadiangg130003
