IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

COMPARISON OF ANXIETY, AGGRESSION, SELF CONCEPT AND MORALITY AMONG ARMWRESTLING, JUDO AND AMERICAN FOOTBALL

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Dr. Praveen Kumar Singh Jadon

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Sports participation can significantly influence an individual's psychological well-being and personality development. This research paper aims to compare anxiety, aggression, self-concept, and morality among athletes involved in three distinct combat sports: Arm Wrestling, Judo, and American Football. The study employs a cross-sectional research design, collecting data from athletes actively engaged in their respective sports. Self Concept Questionnaire by Dr. Raj Kumar Saraswat, Sports Competition Anxiety Questionnaire – A form developed by Renier Marten, Sports Aggression Inventory developed by Anand Kumar and Prem Shankar Shukla, Sports Morality Test developed by Dawn Slephae and David Layed Shield was used to assess Self Concept, Anxiety, Aggression and morality, respectively. Statistical analyses was conducted to identify potential differences in psychological variables across the sports. The findings from this research can contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological impact of different combat sports on athletes and offer valuable insights for coaches, sports psychologists, and educators.

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