Al Assaad, Assaad
(Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2020)
Abstract. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an athletic discipline that requires strength and
can cause serious injuries to athletes. It is therefore very controversial and discussed by
many as being very aggressive. Furthermore, there is very limited academic research on
the topic of MMA and aggression in Lebanon. The present study aims at exploring the
relationships between alexithymia, aggression, and impulsivity among the MMA athletes
in Lebanon through a correlational design by testing the following four hypotheses: (H1)
Higher levels of alexithymia in MMA athletes predict more injuries, ...