This study examined perceived self-efficacy and its relationship with psychological resilience among track and field athletes participating in the Iraqi Athletics League (2023–2024). The study aimed to: (1) develop a perceived self-efficacy scale for track and field athletes, (2) construct a psychological resilience scale tailored to the same population, (3) identify the nature of the relationship between the two variables, and (4) determine the predictive contribution of psychological resilience to perceived self-efficacy. A descriptive survey–correlational approach was adopted. The research population consisted of 215 athletes distributed across 20 clubs. Scale construction and preparation procedures were conducted on a large sample from league clubs, and the main analysis relied on a research sample of 176 athletes. Psychometric analyses confirmed acceptable validity and reliability indicators for both scales. The statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. Results showed that the athletes demonstrated high levels of perceived self-efficacy (M = 136.312, SD = 11.090) and high psychological resilience (M = 173.517, SD = 11.233), with both means significantly exceeding their hypothetical means (p = 0.000). The correlation analysis indicated a positive statistically significant relationship between perceived self-efficacy and psychological resilience (r = 0.661, p = 0.000). Regression analysis further revealed that psychological resilience significantly predicted perceived self-efficacy, and the regression equation was formulated as: Perceived Self-Efficacy = 17.526 + (0.232 × Psychological Resilience) (p < 0.05). The study concludes that psychological resilience represents a key psychological determinant associated with and predictive of perceived self-efficacy among track and field athletes. Accordingly, it recommends integrating structured psychological preparation programs within training plans, focusing on strengthening resilience, self-confidence, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies to support athletes’ performance stability and competitive success.

Perceived Self-Efficacy, Psychological Resilience, Track and Field, Iraqi Athletics League, Correlation, Regression.