This study shows anxiety levels differ in female athletes, with combative sports indicating higher levels, suggesting need for improved psychological preparation.
This study examines the anxiety levels of combative and non-combative athletes, focusing on female students aged 18 to 25 from Haryana state. A total of 120 participants were selected, with 60 from combative sports (wrestling, boxing, judo) and 60 from non-combative sports (volleyball, hockey, softball). The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used to measure both state and trait anxiety. Results showed that combative athletes exhibited significantly higher levels of both state anxiety (mean = 35.70) and trait anxiety (mean = 34.02) compared to their non-combative counterparts (state anxiety mean = 29.21; trait anxiety mean = 30.28). These findings suggest that the nature of combative sports may contribute to increased anxiety levels, highlighting the importance of psychological preparation in athletic training.
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