A Study on Homogeneity of Selected Psychological Performance Traits among Men Football Teams at Different Levels
Author : Tage Simon and Sandip Sinha
Abstract :
The present study is meant to study the homogeneity of selected psychological performance traits among men football players at different levels, examine the psychological traits in school and university-level football players and also aimed to compare the psychological traits of the players of a team according to three positions i.e. defence, mid-fielder and forward. The investigator had collected data from school-level and university level football players with the help of standardized tools for mental health, self-efficacy, and sports emotions. The data was interpreted with independent t-test of inferential statistical technique. The findings revealed that the psychological performance traits of school and university-level football players differ significantly from each other. The psychological performance traits of school and university-level football players forward and defense position players does not differ significantly from each other. Whereas the psychological trait of self-efficacy of school and university-level football team forward position players differ significantly from each other, the psychological performance traits of school and university-level football player’s mid-field players do not differ significantly from each other. The result highlights the need for improving player’s psychological traits. The study contribute to the existing literature on the homogeneity of psychological performance traits in the field of sports, specifically football and serve as a basis for policy recommendations and strategies to promote better well-being for football players, ultimately enhancing performance.
Keywords :
Football players, mental health, self-efficacy, sport emotions, sports performance
