A Novel Model of Subjective Well-Being and Performance of Wushu Athletes based on the Behavior of Coaches

Subjective well-being is a multi-dimensional construct that is accompanied by having positive affect experiences, life satisfaction, and awareness of happiness, It should also show the absence of negative affect expressions. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate a novel model of subjective well-being and performance of Wushu athletes based on the behavior of coaches.
This grounded theory research was done on 15 Wushu players as participants, five Wushu instructors, and three sports psychologists at the level of sports clubs of Kurdistan Province. The sampling was purposeful and it continued until data saturation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and recordings. The accuracy of data was analyzed by Lincoln and Guba criteria and data were analyzed by Strauss and Corbin method.
This study shows that instructors’ behavior is composed of seven sub-categories including (behavioral compatibility with athletes, close relationship with sportsmen or sportswomen, complement to being athletes, transparency and openness to criticism, emotional support, peacefulness, and leadership behavior). Subjective well-being is composed of four sub-categories of (self-confidence, professional satisfaction, peacefulness, and self-esteem). Also, athletic performance was composed of three sub-categories as follows: (improving the quality of professional life, professional commitment, and professional development).    
The result of this study shows that instructors’ behavior can influence the Subjective well-being and athletic performance of Wushu players directly. Also, the components of Subjective well-being and athletic performance have a mutual cause-effect relationship.