Comparison of Sports Spiritual Well-Being Among Male and Female
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Despite the growing interest in sports spirituality and the recognition of gender as a significant social and cultural factor, research specifically examining gender differences in sports spirituality is limited. Existing studies often lack a comprehensive framework for understanding these differences and fail to adequately address the complex interplay between gender. This study aimed to investigate the differences in spirituality in sports between male and female participants. 30 Participants were selected in which 15 male and 15 female age between 20 to 20 years. The participants were sports persons and represented the all-India intervarsity in different sports. The participants were studying in B.P.Ed., at the Department of Physical Education Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh. The participants were of both genders male and female. Spirituality in sports was assessed using the ‘Shahida-Sharif Sports Spiritual Well-Being Scale’. An independent samples t-test was conducted to compare the mean scores on the spirituality measure between male and female participants. There is a statistically significant difference between the group means. The mean of the female group was mare comparison to mails. This study will contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between gender and sports spirituality. By investigating the differences in sports spiritual well-being between male and female athletes, this research will provide valuable insights into the unique experiences and perspectives of athletes from different genders. The findings of this study will have significant implications for athletes, coaches, sports psychologists, and researchers interested in promoting holistic well-being in the sporting context.
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