Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Depiction of Health 2008-9058 13 2 2022 06 13 The Effects of Stress Management Training Based on Spiritual Therapy Content on Sports Anxiety: A Quasi-Experimental Study 175 186 10.34172/doh.2022.25 EN Samira Esteki https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2921-6230 Journal Article 10.34172/doh.2022.25 2021 04 19 2021 09 14 Background. Due to the periodic nature of badminton and the rapid maneuvers involved in it, a particular attention should be given to psychological skills in addition to technical and tactical skills, since psychological skills play a significant role in improving the performance of badminton players. In this regard, the present study aimed to determine the effects of stress management training based on the content of spiritual therapy on sports anxiety of the females from Mazandaran invited to the selection camp of the country's adult badminton championship. Methods. This quasi-experimental study was conducted in three phases of pre-test, post-test and follow-up. To achieve the study purpose, 10 individuals were selected to form the statistical population and, then, were randomly and equally assigned to control and experimental groups. The experimental group participated in a stress management training program which was implemented through eight group sessions held once a week. Both groups completed the anxiety questionnaire in three stages: baseline, after training, and follow-up. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results. The results of covariance analysis showed that the stress management training program based on the content of spiritual therapy was significantly effective in reducing sports anxiety of the female badminton players in both stages of post-test and the related follow-up performed 45 days later. Conclusion. In sum, stress management based on spiritual therapy may have been one of the most effective approaches to reducing the symptoms of sports anxiety along with other medication interventions. The study findings confirmed the acceptability of the theoretical issues presented in this basin.