Author(s): Dr. Durgeshnandini Titarmare

Abstract:
The present study aims to evaluate emotional and behavioural stability i.e. self confidence in international sportspersons. This study was carried out on 50 international sportspersons (Average age 28.19 years) who represented Indian in international tournaments for sport namely kabaddi, hockey, basketball, volleyball, hockey and badminton. The sample selection was based on purposive sampling. Self-confidence inventory prepared by Pandey (1983) was used as a psychological instrument. Results reveal that an overwhelming percentage (92%) of international sportsperson possesses the highest level of self-confidence while 6% exhibited moderate level of self confidence and only 2% international sportsperson exhibited a low level of self confidence. Based on results it was concluded that international athletes have a strong belief about their ability and achieve the desired goals which reflect in their high degree of self confidence.

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