Abstract:

Psychology is the scientific inquiry into behavior and cognitive processes. Put simply, psychologists endeavor to systematically comprehend our thoughts and actions. They delve into observable behavior, cognitive processes, physiological occurrences, societal and cultural influences, and the often-veiled facets of the subconscious mind. The objective of this specific study was to juxtapose the levels of aggression and achievement motivation among college-level kho-kho players hailing from diverse institutions within District Morena, Madhya Pradesh. The researcher opted for a random selection process, recruiting 150 male and female kho-kho athletes (75 individuals each) aged between 17 and 23. A significance level of 0.05 was predetermined. To evaluate aggression and achievement motivation, the researcher employed a questionnaire devised by Smith and Kamlesh. The gathered data underwent statistical scrutiny utilizing measures such as mean, standard deviation, and the’t’ test. The study findings significant differences in aggression and achievement motivation between male and female college-level kho-kho players in District Morena, Madhya Pradesh. These findings underscore the importance of considering gender-specific psychological factors in athlete development programs within the sport.

Keywords:

Aggression, Achievement Motivation and Kho-Kho

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