Author(s): Ketul Kumar and DK Dureha

Abstract:
This study investigates the psychological factors of "Will to Win," "Aggression," "Mental Toughness," and "Anxiety" in a sample of 20 male national swimmers compared to 20 male para swimmers. The analysis using t-tests revealed significant differences between the two groups in "Will to Win," "Mental Toughness," and "Anxiety." Swimmers had a notably higher "Will to Win" (t = 5.01, p< .05) and greater mental toughness (t = 3.34, p< .05), indicating a stronger competitive drive and resilience. They also exhibited higher levels of anxiety (t = 3.72, p< .05) compared to para swimmers. However, aggression levels did not show a significant difference (t = 1.91, p = .06), suggesting both groups have similar levels of aggression. Descriptive statistics show that swimmers have a higher mean score for "Will to Win" (M = 10.15) and mental toughness (M = 37.05), while para swimmers have lower scores for these factors but lower anxiety (M = 16.80). These results highlight the distinct psychological profiles of swimmers and para swimmers, emphasizing the need to address their unique psychological needs to optimize their performance and well-being.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2024.v11.i4h.3463

Pages: 483-486  |  430 Views  271 Downloads

Download Full Article: Click Here