Author(s): Dr. Adengada Kushalappa

Abstract:
The purpose of the study is to find out the difference in locus of control among athletes and non- athletes and to analyze the gender difference in locus of control among athletes and non- athletes. The athletes sample consisted of 140 UG students who were studying in one or the other UG courses and has participated in the Mangalore University inter-collegiate athletic meet events in the year 2018. The non- athletes sample consisted of those students who were studying in the same course as that of athletes, but who did not participate in any of the sports activities. To measure the locus of control of athletes and non- athletes the Sanjay Vohar’s locus of control scale were administered to students of colleges affiliated to Mangalore University, Mangalore. It is concluded that there are significant difference between athletes and non- athletes on locus of control-P, C and I and also there are significant gender difference between athletes and non- athletes on locus of control-P, C and I.

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