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"Comparative Analysis of Mood Regulative Strategies Among Inter-University Athletes of Individual and Team Sports"

Author(s) Mr. Vimal Singh, Mr. Ram Mani Tiwari, Mr. Jay Krishna Sahu, Dr. Amitabh Tiwari, Dr. Vipendra Singh Parmar
Country India
Abstract The present study investigates the comparative dimensions of mood-regulative strategies among inter-university athletes participating in individual and team sports. Emotional regulation and psychological adaptability have emerged as critical determinants of athletic performance, especially in contemporary competitive environments characterized by pressure, uncertainty, and performance expectations. The purpose of this research is to analyze the differences in mood-regulation strategies adopted by athletes involved in individual sports and those engaged in team sports at the inter-university level. The study adopts a quantitative comparative research design using standardized psychological assessment tools related to mood regulation, emotional control, coping strategies, and competitive anxiety management. A sample of 300 inter-university athletes aged between 18 and 28 years was selected from different universities through purposive random sampling. Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, t-test, correlation, and regression analysis were used to interpret the data.
The findings reveal significant differences between athletes of individual and team sports in emotional coping patterns, stress management, self-regulation, interpersonal emotional support, and motivational orientation. Athletes participating in team sports demonstrated stronger social-emotional regulation and collective coping strategies, whereas individual sport athletes displayed higher levels of self-dependent emotional regulation and internalized coping mechanisms. The study further indicates that mood-regulative strategies directly influence performance consistency, resilience, psychological well-being, and competitive readiness.
The research contributes to the expanding domain of sports psychology and emotional intelligence in athletics by emphasizing the need for structured psychological training programs in university sports systems. The study recommends integrating mental conditioning, emotional literacy, mindfulness-based interventions, and psychological counseling into athlete development programs.
Keywords Mood Regulation, Sports Psychology, Emotional Regulation, Inter-University Athletes, Individual Sports, Team Sports, Competitive Anxiety, Psychological Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Athletic Performance
Field Physical Science
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78780
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