INVESTIGATE THE INFLUENCE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY HOCKEY PLAYERS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

Self-confidence is a common research topic, and most applied textbooks include interventions designed to enhance athlete confidence. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of self-confidence on the performance of hockey players. To achieve this aim, a total no. of 40 male hockey students cum players ranging in age between 19-26 years old from M.Sc. 4^th Morning and Evening were selected for this study. Self Confidence Questionnaire (SCQ-1975) and SAI Hockey Skill Test (1992) Shooting on Target, Balancing the ball on the stick and Moving with the ball were administrated for data collection. An independent t test was applied to compare the mean difference between the two groups of players performance. The results of the study concluded that the group which possessed high self-confidence levels comparatively performed better in all three skills tests shooting skills, ball balancing and controlling ability than the low self-confidence group.