Assessing personality trait among medalist and non-medalist male sprinters

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate potential differences in personality traits among male track and field sprinters who had achieved medals and those who had not. A total of twenty male sprinters, all national-level caliber, were included in the study, with ages ranging from 20 to 30 years. These participants were carefully selected from various locations known for their National Level Track and Field participation. To conduct the assessment of personality traits, the researchers utilized the Big Five Inventory Questionnaire, focusing specifically on two variables: Extroversion and Agreeableness. This instrument is widely recognized for its ability to capture the broad dimensions of personality, making it suitable for this study's purposes. Following data collection, the researchers employed descriptive statistics, such as mean and standard deviation, to summarize the personality trait scores within each group of sprinters. Additionally, a comparative statistical analysis using the study employed a t-test with a significance threshold of 0.05 to ascertain the presence of significant differences between the groups. Despite careful selection of participants and rigorous analytical approach, results of the t- test did not yield statistically significant differences in the personality traits between medalist and non-medalist sprinters. This finding suggests that, at least within the parameters measured by the Big Five Inventory Questionnaire, personality traits may not play a significant role in distinguishing between successful and less successful male track and field sprinters at the national level.