AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON ANXIETY OUTCOMES DURING CRITICAL COMPETITIVE SITUATION OF TRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL SOCCER PLAYERS
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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v11i3.5487Keywords:
fluctuation, anxiety, intensity, direction, soccerAbstract
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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