AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON ANXIETY OUTCOMES DURING CRITICAL COMPETITIVE SITUATION OF TRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL SOCCER PLAYERS

Abstract

<p><strong>Background:</strong> In sports, success and failure are invariably correlated with physiological and psychological markers. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The aim of the research is to assess the intensity and direction of anxiety fluctuations experienced by tribal and non-tribal soccer players in Tripura. <strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> A modified version of the Mental Readiness Form-Likert (MRF-2) with the use of the retrospective recall method was completed by soccer players (N-200). <strong>Results:</strong> According to the ANOVA findings, while somatic anxiety in both groups varies during the match from a moderate to high level, cognitive anxiety remains largely constant in a worried state. The findings also showed that self-confidence makes a significant difference in both groups' ability to execute soccer skills. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The study concludes that individual differences in how anxiety is perceived and how stressful game circumstances are handled affect how well athletes perform.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0791/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>