Sports Motivation among Sports Players: A Gender Comparison Perspective

By : Kshipra Vora, Raveena Naik

Page No: 353-360

Abstract
The aim of the current study was to assess gender differences in sports motivation among sports players in Goa. A total sample of 51 was administered the personal data sheet and Sports Motivation Scale (SMS-28). The collected data was classified, tabulated and statistically analyzed for significance of mean utilizing the t-test with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 20). Gender differences were analyzed on the overall and dimensions of the sports motivation scale. Overall sports motivation was found to project differences as a function of gender and so did the two dimensions namely external motivation-introjected and external motivation-external regulation. Across the significant and insignificant dimensions of the scale, males displayed a tendency to depict higher levels of motivation than females. Implications and intervention strategies for improving sports motivation among sports players was duly arrived at in essentially providing a few gender specific incentives and considerations.

Authors :
Kshipra Vora : Assistant Professor, Abbé Faria Post Graduate Dept of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa - Goa
Raveena Naik : Ex-Student, Abbé Faria Post Graduate Dept of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa - Goa