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Fear of Success as a Psychological Predictor of Rumination and Depressive Tendencies among Kabaddi Players

Author(s) Dr. Rajesh Singh Dahiya, Dr. Anshul Singh Thapa, Ms. Savita Kuhar
Country India
Abstract The present study investigated the relationships among fear of success, rumination, and depression among national-level male Kabaddi players in Sonipat, Haryana. Despite the physical demands of competitive sports, psychological factors such as fear of success may significantly impact cognitive and emotional functioning in athletes. A total of 50 male Kabaddi players aged 21–25 years from Nir Guliya Kabaddi Academy participated in the study. Data were collected using standardized instruments: The Fear of Success Scale (FOSS), the Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire (RRQ), and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and simple linear regression to examine relationships and predictive effects among the variables. Results indicated weak and non-significant correlations between fear of success, rumination, and depression (p > 0.05), and regression analyses showed that fear of success had minimal predictive contribution to rumination and depression. These findings suggest that, within this sample, fear of success may not be a strong determinant of negative cognitive or emotional outcomes. Nevertheless, the study highlights the importance of considering psychological constructs in athlete development and emphasizes the need for mental health support and cognitive coping strategies in competitive sports. Implications for coaching and sports psychology interventions are discussed.
Keywords Fear of Success, Rumination, Depression, Kabaddi Players, Predictive Study
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63797
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