The Relationship Between Narcissism and Self-Esteem Amongst Soccer Players in The West Bank-Palestine

This study aimed to identify the level of both narcissism and self-esteem amongst soccer players in the West Bank- Palestine , and the relationship between them. In addition, to determine the differences in narcissism and self-esteem according to the club degree, playing experience, and playing center variables. To achieve this, the study was conducted on a sample of 210 players from professional and first and second soccer clubs in the West Bank , for data collection (Emmons', 1984) scale of narcissism , and Rosenberg self-esteem scale were used. After collecting the means, percentages, Pearson correlation coefficient , One Way ANOVA, and Scheffe post-hoc were used , and the study indicated the following results: - The level of narcissism of soccer players in the West Bank was high, where the percentage of the response reached (74.00 %). - The level of self-esteem of soccer players in the West Bank was moderate, where the percentage response reached ( 62.10 % ) . -There was a positive correlation between narcissism and self-esteem amongst soccer players in the West Bank, where the value of the correlation coefficient was high (0.78). - There were no statistically significant differences in the level of narcissism amongst soccer players in the West Bank due to the club degree, and playing experience, variables. - There were no statistically significant differences in the level of self-esteem amongst soccer players in the West Bank due to the club degree, playing experience, and playing center variables. - There were a statistically significant differences in the level of narcissism amongst soccer players in the West Bank due to the playing center in favor of the attackers. Based on the results of the study, the researcher recommended the following recommendations: - The need to take advantage of coaches from the results of the current study in psychological preparations for the soccer players in the West Bank. - The need to increase the interest of coaches in the development of self-esteem of soccer players in the West Bank. Key words: narcissism, self-esteem , Soccer, Palestine.