A Comparative Analysis of Personality Traits among Athletes and Footballers Playing at College and University Level
Author : Dr. Deepak Kumar Singh
Abstract :
Performance in sports depends on physical factors, physiological factors, and psychological factors. How well someone performs in competition is influenced by their physical condition, body structure, and social environment. Personality traits affect how athlete think, feel, and behave, which in turn influences their performance in both athletics and football. This study compares personality traits between male athletes and football players of the different colleges in Bankura district. A total of 100 male student players were selected (50 athletes and 50 football players. A personality traits questionnaire was used to measure traits like extroversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. Descriptive research and percentage analysis were used to compare differences between the two groups. Results showed clear differences in personality between individual and team Sports. These findings help improve understanding in sports psychology and can guide coaches, teachers, and psychologist in creating better mental emotional support for athletes.
Keywords :
Personality traits, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness to Experience.
