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.