Effect of Yogic Intervention on Competitive Anxiety, Mental Toughness, and Concentration among Archery Players: A Scilevel Study.
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Yoga, Competitive Anxiety, Mental Toughness, Concentration, Archery Players, Psychological VariablesAbstract
The present study examined the effect of yogic intervention on selected psychological variables namely competitive anxiety, mental toughness, and concentration among archery players. The study adopted an experimental research design with pre-test and post-test measures. A total of 40 archery players were selected purposively and divided into two groups: experimental group (n=20) and control group (n=20). The experimental group underwent an eight-week yogic intervention program including Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, and Relaxation techniques, while the control group continued their regular sports training only. Standardized psychological scales were administered before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was carried out using mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The findings revealed significant improvement in mental toughness and concentration, and significant reduction in competitive anxiety among the experimental group compared to the control group. The study concluded that yogic intervention plays a vital role in enhancing psychological preparedness and performance-related mental abilities among archery players.
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