Author(s): Murli Manohar and Naseem Ahmad Khan

Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to compare the sports-specific personality traits of female football players and female judo players who participated in the inter-collegiate competitions of Lucknow University. The objective was to determine whether there is a significant difference in personality characteristics between athletes engaged in team sports such as football and those participating in individual combat sports such as judo. A total of 44 participants were selected, comprising 22 female football players and 22 female judo players. The subjects were chosen using the simple random sampling method to ensure unbiased representation of athletes from the inter-collegiate competitions of Lucknow University. To collect data, the researcher employed the Sports Specific Personality Test standardized by Dr. Agyajit Singh (2010) and developed by the National Psychological Corporation, Agra. This instrument is widely recognized for assessing personality traits relevant to athletic performance, including dimensions such as emotional stability, self-confidence, aggression, sociability, and leadership. The questionnaire was administered under standardized conditions, and responses were scored according to the manual guidelines. The study sought to analyse whether athletes from different sporting contexts exhibit distinct personality profiles, reflecting the psychological demands of their respective disciplines. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare the mean scores of both groups and to identify areas of significant variation. The findings are expected to provide insights into how participation in team-based versus individual combat sports influences the psychological makeup of female athletes. This research contributes to sports psychology literature by emphasizing the role of personality in athletic performance. The results may assist coaches, trainers, and sports psychologists in designing training and mental conditioning programs tailored to the personality needs of athletes in different sports disciplines.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i6h.4139

Pages: 528-530  |  142 Views  65 Downloads

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