Publication Date: 2023/07/05
Abstract: Background: Anxiety is a state of mind. In cricket, the batsman, bowlers, and fielders experience state anxiety, particularly in the time of match situation. Aim: To observe the level of state anxiety among different age groups of male cricketers before a match situation. Method: Subjects - 44 male cricket players were voluntarily participating in this study. The age range of the subjects was i.16-17 ii.18-19 iii. 20-21 iv. 22-23 years. In each age group, 11 subjects were selected from Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. Measurement tools: State anxiety has been evaluated through the manual for 'Anxiety Scale' developed by Subhash Sarkar and Goutam Das (ISBN:93-88616-28-9). The anxiety has been subdivided into six items i. worry ii. general anxiety iii. low self-confidence iv. overthinking v. panic attacks vi. depression. Design: The subjects filled up a questionnaire 30 minutes before the match. The data were analyzed statistically. Findings: The age group of 22-23 years cricketers was found to have a comparatively high mean score in all the anxiety parameters compared to the others groups, indicating this group feels more state anxiety. Conclusion: State anxiety level has been found to be higher in the senior cricketer group.
Keywords: State Anxiety; Cricket Players.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8115629
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