AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON ANXIETY OUTCOMES DURING CRITICAL COMPETITIVE SITUATION OF TRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL SOCCER PLAYERS

Authors

  • Sm Farooque Guest Faculty, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India orcid.org/0000-0003-1018-6745
  • Mukesh Mitra Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, MMDC, Sabroom College, India orcid.org/0000-0003-2129-8355
  • Krishnendu Dhar Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India orcid.org/0000-0001-6283-7832
  • Prasanta Kumar Das Professor, Dr., Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India orcid.org/0009-0006-2831-453X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v11i3.5487

Keywords:

fluctuation, anxiety, intensity, direction, soccer

Abstract

Background: In sports, success and failure are invariably correlated with physiological and psychological markers. Objectives: The aim of the research is to assess the intensity and direction of anxiety fluctuations experienced by tribal and non-tribal soccer players in Tripura. Materials and Methods: A modified version of the Mental Readiness Form-Likert (MRF-2) with the use of the retrospective recall method was completed by soccer players (N-200). Results: According to the ANOVA findings, while somatic anxiety in both groups varies during the match from a moderate to high level, cognitive anxiety remains largely constant in a worried state. The findings also showed that self-confidence makes a significant difference in both groups' ability to execute soccer skills. Conclusion: The study concludes that individual differences in how anxiety is perceived and how stressful game circumstances are handled affect how well athletes perform.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Sm Farooque, Guest Faculty, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India orcid.org/0000-0003-1018-6745

    SM Farooque, Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India.

    Email: smharish9@gmail.com

    ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0003-1018-6745

  • Mukesh Mitra, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, MMDC, Sabroom College, India orcid.org/0000-0003-2129-8355

    Dr. Mukesh Mitra, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, MMDC, Sabroom College, India.

    Email: golu.wa.mitra@gmail.com

    ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0003-2129-8355

  • Krishnendu Dhar, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India orcid.org/0000-0001-6283-7832

    Dr. Krishnendu Dhar, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India.

    Email: kdhartu@gmail.com

    ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0001-6283-7832

  • Prasanta Kumar Das, Professor, Dr., Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India orcid.org/0009-0006-2831-453X

    Dr. Prasanta Kumar Das, Professor, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India.

    Email: prasantadas@tripurauniv.ac.in

    ORCID ID: orcid.org/0009-0006-2831-453X

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2024-07-24

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