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Mood Profile in Male Participants During Sports Competition: A Study on Players of Selected Universities in Karnataka

Author(s) Dr. MANJUNATHA E, Dr. RAGHAVENDRA G L
Country India
Abstract This study intends to identify the intensity of mood states whilst playing competitive sports games and verify the existing the participants sporting record. has selected universities men players from various universities of Karnataka namely Mangalore, Mysore, Nitte and Yenepoya. who participated in All India Inter University or inter collegiate Tournament for Men during the academic year 2023 – 2024. Four universities are selected from Karnataka. Hence total number of players who volunteered in this study were become 100 subjects. The selected subjects were each university 25. The age of the subjects was ranged between 19-25 years. Took part in the research, who completed the POMS (Profile of Mood State) questionnaire. Mean, Standard Deviation and ANOVA were the statistical analyses used in the study. Analysis showed that the tension and vigour dimensions were experienced with greater intensity in sports games, while the depression and anger dimensions decreased in intensity. Total vigour mood profile was slightly higher in male Mangalore University than the others selected university. Having experience playing sports was an important factor, showing that players with a record of playing sports scored higher levels in the vigour dimension. The results help to guide interventions by future professionals due to practical experience gained in the field of education and sports.
Keywords Profiling, Mood States, players, University.
Published In Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On 2025-07-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.6642
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9sx7b

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