EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILL TRAINING ON SELF-ESTEEM OF FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF MANIPUR

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the impact of psychological skill training on the self-esteem levels of
football players from Manipur.
Design and Method: 20 male football players from Manipur, falling within the age range of 18
to 23 years, were randomly selected for the study, with the mean and standard deviation 20.05
± 1.31. Initially, the subjects were randomly assigned to either an Experimental group or an
Active control group, with each group comprising of 10 football players. Following the group
assignment, preliminary testing was conducted, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)
was administered to all participants. Subsequently, the subjects in the Experimental group
underwent an intervention based on a self-esteem enhancement program, which incorporated
deep breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and positive self-talk. In contrast, the Active
control group continued with their regular normal training schedule.
Results: The result shows that F-value for comparing the adjusted mean of the two groups
(experimental group and active control group) during post data testing in self-esteem shows a
significant difference between the scores of experimental group and active control group in
pre-test and post-test as the p-value associated with it is 0.04 which is less than 0.05, thus the
hypothesis of significant difference among the adjusted mean for the data on criterion variable
(self-esteem) in experimental and active control group may be accepted at 0.05 level of
significance.
Conclusion: A significant improvement in self-esteem levels was observed among football
players in the experimental group after a six-week psychological training program. The
program, which included deep breathing, positive self-talk, and relaxation techniques, had a
profoundly positive impact on the players' self-esteem. The findings suggest that psychological
training can be an effective strategy to enhance self-esteem, overall well-being, and improving
athletic performance in footballers.