Effects Of Selected Profile Variables Upon Mood State: A Cross-Cultural Study Among Elite Athletes Of Pakistan

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the effects of selected profile variables upon mood state among Pakistani elite athletes. Quantitative research method was adopted in the study. A total of (1463) Likert Type of questionnaires were administered to elite athletes, however; 1430 valid and dully filled questionnaires with (97.74%) were used in the data analysis. The responses were properly tabulated and analyzed with the help computer software Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 26. A significant level of 0.05 was set to accept or reject the hypotheses. Findings of the study indicated no gender-based difference was found in POMS (p > 0.05), however; statistical significant differences were measured on POMS based on formats of sport(P < 0.05), level of sport’s participation (P < 0.05), coaching styles of athletes(P < 0.05), sport experience(P < 0.05), playing environment(P < 0.05), racial group(P < 0.05) and the game they participated in (p< 0.05). More research and innovation are required to maintain our health while still supporting the health needs of the people of the country in general and particular among the youth.