The effect of faradarmani lifestyle on aggression in female players of iranian basketball league

The present study aims at investigating the effect of Faradarmani lifestyle on aggression in female players of Iranian Basketball League. The statistical population of the study included all the female players of the 2015-16 Iranian Basketball League season. 40 players voluntarily participated in the present study. They were randomly divided into two groups of 20 people each, i.e. experimental and control groups. First, the objectives of the study were fully elaborated to the officials, coaches, and players as well. The consent of all the participants was also obtained before conducting the study. Prior to the training, Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) was distributed among them. Then, the experimental group received Faradarmani treatment for 6 weeks (3 sessions of 30 to 45 min per week), while the control group received no treatment. After 6 weeks, both groups filled out the same questionnaire. The process of data analysis was done in light of descriptive statistics and independent t-test using SPSS/21, at significance level ≤0/05. The study yielded the results that Faradarmani training has a significant effect on aggression, physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility in female players of Iranian Basketball League. Regarding the results of the study, Faradarmani, as an effective lifestyle, is recommended to the coaches, players, and basketball officials for managing players' aggression.