Stress Management mechanism among Football players

Abstract

Background: In the present Scenario, Stress and coping are interchangeable terms that aren't always well understood. They are psychological problems that affect individuals, and people's reactions to them are characterized and interpreted in different contexts. Objectives: This research was conducted with the objectives; (1) To explore the stress and coping mechanisms among the Football players; (2) To find out the relationship between stressor and coping mechanisms among the Football players. Methodology: The study design is analytical and cross-sectional in nature. Researcher used 5-point Likert scale for the collection of data for detailed analysis. Purposive sampling technique was used for the selection of sample. Collected data have been reported in frequency distribution, mean value ± standard deviation. Pearson Correlation Test has been used to check relationship between variables and regression analysis has been used to find out the impact between the variables. Results: The overall reliability of both the scales was 0.746 which is in acceptable range. Significant value of Stress scale is 0.075 and Coping Strategies scale value is 0.063 which is greater than 0.05 which shows that the data is normal. The relationship between Stressor and Stress Coping Strategies, both the variables have low positive correlation with the value (r=0.318) and significant p-value. Effect of stressor on stress coping strategies is 19%. Conclusion: The relationship between Stressor and Stress Coping Strategies, both the variables have low positive correlation and significant p-value. Stress coping strategies have positive effect on reducing stressors of the respondents.