The Relationship Between Brain Dominance and level of Positivity amongst Volleyball Players In Palestine

The purpose of this study was to investigate brain dominance and level of positivity among volleyball players in Palestine. In addition ,to determine the relationship between brain dominance and level of possessiveness, according to club division, playing position, experience, educational qualification , and the International participation variables. The sample consisted of (115) players, and two Instruments were used, first one for measurement brain dominance ( Diane , 2005 ), and the other one for measurement level of possessiveness (Eed,Ibraheem,2002). The results of study revelled the following:- _ Integrated brain dominance was the most common type among volleyball players in Palestine, were the mean of total score was (10.18) degree, and the rank order of brain dominance types were respectively: _ Integrated brain dominance(67.3%) , left- brain dominance ( 17.9%) , and right- brain dominance ,(15%). _ The level of possessiveness among volleyball players was moderate, where the percentage of response for total score was ( 57.31%). Also the rank order of possessiveness were respectively:- Creative approach (70.82%), self esteem (62.83%) ,emotional balance (50.81%) , confirmation (54,69%),ego strength(47.39%). -There was significant positive correlation between brain dominance and level of possessiveness ( r = 0.73 ). -There were no significant differences in brain dominance among volleyball players in Palestine due to: club division, playing position, experience, educational qualification, and the International participation variables. -There were no significant differences in level of Positivity among volleyball players in Palestine due to, club division, playing position and the International participation variables. -There were a significant differences in level of Positivity among volleyball players in Palestine due to:, qualification in favour to higher qualification , experience of playing in favour to ten years and more. Based on the findings of the study the researcher recommended to conduct further research studies for both individual and collective sports. Key Words: Brain Dominance, Positivity , Volleyball, Palestine.