Factors Influencing Athletes' Aggressive Behaviors toward Referees in Iranian Professional Football with Emphasizing on ethical behavior

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the control of aggressive behaviors of athletes towards referees in Iranian professional football with Emphasizing on ethical behavior. This research is a descriptive-correlational research that was conducted in the field. The statistical population of this study included all Iranian Professional League players. A total of 165 individuals were identified as the sample of the study. 131 questionnaires were collected and analyzed. Data collection tool was a questionnaire. The present study showed that five disciplinary, refereeing, club, individual and environmental factors have a significant role in controlling aggressive behaviors of athletes towards referees in professional soccer of Iran. Therefore, improving the performance of referees and providing a platform for improving their performance plays an important role in reducing aggressive behaviors of athletes. Therefore, new technology should be used to enhance the performance of referees in Iranian professional football.