BURNOUT AMONG FEMALE FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN MANIPUR: AN EXAMINATION OF PLAYING LEVEL, AGE, AND LOCALITY
Keywords:
Athlete Burnout, Female Football Players, Psychological Well-being, Sport Participation, Competitive StressAbstract
Burnout is a significant psychological concern among competitive athletes, impacting their
motivation, performance, and well-being. This study examines burnout levels among female
football players in Manipur, with a specific focus on differences based on playing level (state
vs. national), age group (older vs. younger), and locality (urban vs. rural). Using the Athlete
Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ), data were collected from 200 female football players through
a structured survey. The results indicate moderate-to-high levels of burnout, particularly in the
dimensions of Physical and Emotional Exhaustion and Sport Devaluation. However, no
significant differences in burnout were found across playing level, age, or locality, suggesting
that burnout is a prevalent issue across all groups. These findings highlight the need for
targeted interventions to support female athletes' mental well-being, including workload
management, psychological skills training, and motivational support. Future research should
explore additional psychological and environmental factors contributing to burnout in female
football players.
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