A study of sports competitive anxiety, self concept and self confidence between female players of All India University Team and Individual games

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A study of sports competitive anxiety, self concept and self confidence
between all India
Dr. Sanjit Sardar 1
, Ajay Kumar Pandey
1
Associate Professor, Department of Physical
2
Research Scholar, Department of Physical
Received August 10, 201
The purpose of the present study was to determine the
between female players of All India University Team and Individual games. To obtain data for this study, the
investigator had selected One hundred Twenty (N=120) subjects, out of which sixty (N=60) from Team Game
sixty (n=60) from Individual Game, who were playing in All India University level tournament in session 2015
The age of the subjects ranged from 18 to 28 years. To collect the required data for the present study, and to
measure the Sports Competitive Anxiety, Marten’s (1990) Sports Competitive Anxiety test (SCAT) was used, to
assess the Self-concept level of the subject, self
used and Self Confidence of the subjects measured by applying
Rekha Agnihotry (1987). Scoring was done for the respective questionnaire according to their manuals. “T” test
was applied to determine the significant difference and direction of difference in mean scores
between Team and Individual games players. The level of significance was set at 0.05 level. The results revealed a
significant difference found between All India University female players of Team games and Individual Games on
the variables of sports competitive anxiety, Self
Team Games are statistically higher in sports competitive anxiety and self
counterpart Individual Games players. However, the
statistically higher in self-concept as compared to their counterpart female players of Team Games.
Key words: Self-concept, Anxiety, Self
Players.
1. Introduction
Psychology is the science of mind and behavior (Gray, 2010). Its immediate aim is to understand behavior
and mental processes by researching and establishing both general principles and specific cases. The self
is an internal model which comprises self
physiological state characterized by somatic, e
of the word anxiety is 'to vex or trouble'; in either the absence or presence of psychological stress, anxiety can
create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness and dread (Bouras, and Holt, 2007
judgments and values of an individual relating to his behavior abilities and qualities.
Games is littered with broken dreams of those whose performance collapsed when they are most needed
to be in control of themselves and focus on the task at hand. It is not uncommon to see players “freeze” in big
games or moments or commit unexplainable error in the course of their performance. When athletes do not
achieve well in relation to their abilities, nervousness in antic
cause of anxiety.
In the games and sports, psychological and physiological issues play an important role in determining the
performance level (Grange & Kerr, 2010; Schilling & Hyashi, 2001). It has been
psychological issues, in particular anxiety, play a vital role in competition. (Lizuka, 2005) observed as a result of his
International Journal of Physical Education and Sports
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between all India Inter university female players of team and
individual game
Ajay Kumar Pandey2
Department of Physical Education, GGV Bilaspur (C.G), India
Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, GGV Bilaspur (C.G), India
, 2016; Accepted September 14, 2016; Published September 30, 2016
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to determine the Anxiety, Self-concept and Self
investigator had selected One hundred Twenty (N=120) subjects, out of which sixty (N=60) from Team Game
sixty (n=60) from Individual Game, who were playing in All India University level tournament in session 2015
ve Anxiety, Marten’s (1990) Sports Competitive Anxiety test (SCAT) was used, to
concept level of the subject, self-concept rating scale developed by Dr. R.K. Saraswat (2005) was
used and Self Confidence of the subjects measured by applying the Self- Confidence Inventory (SCI) developed by
was applied to determine the significant difference and direction of difference in mean scores
sports competitive anxiety, Self-concept and Self-confidence. It concluded that, female players of
Team Games are statistically higher in sports competitive anxiety and self-confidence as compared to their
counterpart Individual Games players. However, the result shows that the female players of Individual Games are
concept as compared to their counterpart female players of Team Games.
concept, Anxiety, Self-confidence, Team Game, Individual Game, Female, All India
s by researching and establishing both general principles and specific cases. The self
is an internal model which comprises self-assessments (Gerrig and Zimbardo, 2002). Anxiety is a psychological and
physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components. The root meaning
create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness and dread (Bouras, and Holt, 2007). It indicates the totality of attitudes,
judgments and values of an individual relating to his behavior abilities and qualities.
elves and focus on the task at hand. It is not uncommon to see players “freeze” in big
achieve well in relation to their abilities, nervousness in anticipation of the sporting challenges could be the root
performance level (Grange & Kerr, 2010; Schilling & Hyashi, 2001). It has been recognized for many years that
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university female players of team and
September 30, 2016
concept and Self-confidence
investigator had selected One hundred Twenty (N=120) subjects, out of which sixty (N=60) from Team Game and
sixty (n=60) from Individual Game, who were playing in All India University level tournament in session 2015-16.
ve Anxiety, Marten’s (1990) Sports Competitive Anxiety test (SCAT) was used, to
concept rating scale developed by Dr. R.K. Saraswat (2005) was
Confidence Inventory (SCI) developed by
was applied to determine the significant difference and direction of difference in mean scores of variables
confidence. It concluded that, female players of
confidence as compared to their
result shows that the female players of Individual Games are
concept as compared to their counterpart female players of Team Games.
confidence, Team Game, Individual Game, Female, All India Inter University,
s by researching and establishing both general principles and specific cases. The self-concept
assessments (Gerrig and Zimbardo, 2002). Anxiety is a psychological and
motional, cognitive, and behavioral components. The root meaning
). It indicates the totality of attitudes,
elves and focus on the task at hand. It is not uncommon to see players “freeze” in big
ipation of the sporting challenges could be the root
recognized for many years that

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study that many reasons, such as expectations, perfectionism, fear of failure, lack of confidence include feelings of
anxiety in athletes. Those athletes, who experience high levels of anxiety, may fall sick, muscle tension, show
aggressive behaviours face sleeping problems, low self- confidence and drop out of sport (Cox, 2010; Weinberg &
Gould, 2010; Abel & Larkin, 1990).
The player skills and his self-confidence as a negative motivator anxiety may interfere with productive as
well as constructive thinking. Athletes may effort to handle anxiety by denying the need to work hard. This can
lead to development of poor work habits or athletic technique. These often lead to stoppage and, in turn, lack of
confidence and increased anxiety.
In the modern sports, psychological preparation of a team / individual is as important as teaching as the
different skills of a game with scientific methods. Most of the coaches agree that the physical characteristics, skills
and training of the players are extremely important, but they also feel that good mental and Psychological
preparation for competition is a necessary component for success. Sport psychology helps the athletes for
obtained optimal level of performance. Anxiety, Self confidence and self concept are very important mental skills
and it has important role in the success of athlete’s performance.
The aimed of the present study was to determine the sports competitive anxiety, self-concept and Self-
confidence level between All India University Female Players of Team and Individual Games.
1.1 Objective of the study
• To find out the significant difference between All India University Female Players of Team and Individual
Games on the variable of sports competitive anxiety.
Games on the variable of self-concept.
Games on the variable of self-confidence.
1.2 Hypothesis of the study
• There may be significant difference between All India University Female Players of Team and Individual
Games on the variable of sports competitive anxiety.
Games on the variable of self-concept.
Games on the variable of self-confidence.
2. Materials and methods
To obtain data for this study, the investigator had selected one hundred twenty (Ns=120) subjects, out of
which sixty (N=60) from Team Games and sixty (n=60) from Individual Games, who were participated in All India
University tournament in session 2015-16. The age of all subjects ranged from 18 to 28 years.
To measure the sports competitive anxiety used Marten’s (1990) Sports Competitive Anxiety test (SCAT),
to assess the self-concept level of the subjects self-concept rating scale questionnaire developed by Dr. R.K.
Saraswat (2005) was used and self-confidence of the subjects measure by applied the test developed by by Rekha
Agnihotry (1987) Self- Confidence Inventory (SCI) . The scoring was done for the respective questionnaire
according to their manuals.
“T” test was applied to determine the significance of difference and direction of difference in mean scores
of variables between All India University Players of Team and Individual Games. The level of significance was set at
0.05.

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Graphical presentation mean
Individual Game on the variable of self
4. Discussion of Findings
From the evident of the above findings, it was observed that on the variable of sports competitive anxiety
were found significant difference between Team and Individual Games Female Players of All India University level
tournament. Team Game Female Players
counterpart Individual Game All India University female players. Female Players of Individual Game had
significantly higher scores in self-concept as compared to their counterpart
University level tournament. It may be due to that Team Game female players have less facilities, coordination,
less exposure for participating in high level of tournaments and less incentive for outstanding players a
to Individual Game Female Players of All India University level tournament. But in the study of
Shrikrishan (2016), was found that there is no difference of self
actual motor performance was influenced by how the subjects perceived themselves as a self with a body that
moves. In further study, Parker (1962) concluded that, Self concept differed significantly only between the low
non-physical education major group and the physical edu
In case of Self- confidence, it was found significant difference between Team Games and Individual Games Female
Players of All India University. This study result shows that Team Game Female Players are statistically higher in
self-confidence as compared to their counterpart Individual Game All India University female player. So we can
imagine that high self-confidence leads to an over
guess of the physical condition leading t
self-confidence with anxiety, we can simply explain the observed effect on the psychological well
feeling of progress on the physical side. For this reason, it seems that
confidence, causing the individual to experience positive or negative self
improve, maintain or protect the self
anxiety and stress (S. Berjot, et.al. 2008). This is what Crocker & Park (2004) calls the pursuit of self
4. Conclusion
It is concluded that significant difference found between All India University Female Players of Team and
Individual Game on the variables of sports competitive anxiety, self
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Figure 3
Graphical presentation mean score of All India University Female Players of Team and
Individual Game on the variable of self-confidence
tournament. Team Game Female Players are statistically higher in sports competitive anxiety
concept as compared to their counterpart Team Game Female Players of All India
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Corresponding Author:
Ajay Kumar Pandey,
Research Scholar,
Department of Physical Education,
G.G.V Bilaspur (C.G), India
Email - ajay040286@gmail.com

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