EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF ANXIETY ON ATHLETES’ PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY AT COLLEGE LEVEL

Abstract

The current study aimed to investigate the effects of anxiety on performance of male and female volleyball and badminton players at college level. The population of study comprised male and female volleyball and badminton players of Government associate & commerce Colleges of district Mianwali. Three diverse types of standardized scales were adopted for data collection from participants. Moreover, researcher used quantitative research method for data collection. Descriptive statistics (Mean & SD), inferential statistics (two-way ANOVA) were used to analyze & tabulate collected information. It was found that that there is no significant correlation between male and female athletes’ anxiety and volleyball & badminton performance, similar results were found about self-esteem and aggression. Moreover, there was no significant difference about anxiety level of players of different localities and same results found about self-esteem and aggression. The study findings are capable to reduce the effect of aggression and anxiety upon the players’ performance. It may lead to strengthen players’ sports performance, sports skills and self-esteem as in the shape of “sports package” to be used by field trainers and coaches.