A comparative study of mental toughness of team players and individual game players of different PSEB schools of Punjab

Abstract

To fulfill the purpose of this study, total sixty boys between the age group of 16-18 years were selected as subjects for the study. Out of these 30 players from team games and 30 individual game players of different P.S.E.B schools of Punjab. For the collection of data, mental toughness questionnaire prepared by Alan Goldberg (1995) was administered. The questionnaire was comprised of 60 questions/statements based on handling pressure. (20 questions) concentration (17 questions), mental rebounding (14 questions) and aptitude (9 questions) It was found that there was significant difference in mental toughness between the players of team games and individual games of different P.S.E.B Schools of Punjab.