A comparative analysis of sports anxiety across various adventure sports

Abstract

The study was conducted to investigate about the anxiety level between two adventure water sports. And also compare the anxiety levels among participants these water-based sports, kayaking and canoeing. To fulfil the objectives of the study total 20 participants were recruited, 10 from each sport. The mean anxiety scores were found to be 21.53 ± 3.14 for kayaking and 21.73 ± 3.15 for canoeing, with a p-value exceeding 0.05, indicating no statistically significant difference in anxiety levels between the two groups. These results suggest that the choice between kayaking and canoeing does not appear to significantly influence anxiety experiences in sports. This finding aligns with the idea that psychological factors, individual differences, and competition stressors may exert more significant influence on anxiety than the specific watercraft discipline. However, further research with larger and more diverse samples is warranted to confirm these findings and explore additional factors that may contribute to anxiety in water-based sports. Understanding anxiety in these contexts is essential for optimizing athlete performance and well-being.