A Comparative Study of Aggression and Anxiety among Volleyball Players and Basketball Players
Author : Dr. Mallika Adhikary and Kuwar Praveen Singh
Abstract :
The purpose of the study was to compare aggression and anxiety among volleyball players and basketball players. Psychological variables play an important role in determining sports performance, especially in competitive team games. Aggression helps athletes maintain competitiveness and confidence, whereas anxiety influences concentration, emotional stability, and decision-making during competition. For the purpose of the study, thirty male players were selected, including fifteen volleyball players and fifteen basketball players aged between 18 to 25 years. Standardized questionnaires were used to measure aggression and sports anxiety among the subjects. The collected data were analyzed with the help of the independent sample t-test. The findings revealed that basketball players showed higher aggression levels, while volleyball players demonstrated lower anxiety compared to basketball players. Significant differences were found between the groups in both variables. The study concluded that the nature and demands of different sports influence the psychological characteristics of athletes.
Keywords :
Aggression, Anxiety, Volleyball Players, Basketball Players, Sports Psychology, Comparative Study.
