Author(s): Sukashant Patil and Dr. Sadanandan CS

Abstract:
The aim of the study was to establish differences in emotional competence level between adolescents of ethnic and siddhi communities (Groups) of Karnataka. The data was collected from 160 players equally from kabaddi and kho-Kho game, age ranges from 14-17 years. The scores on emotional competence were collected by administration Dr. S.R. Bharadwaj and H. Sharma- standardised Emotional Competence questionnaire (1993) scale which consists of five emotional competence subscales. Statistical technique ANOVA was used to establish differences between the two groups. The results showed that there is a significant difference found in selected groups of Karnataka in emotional competence level. It is considered that participation in sports and physical exercise increases the ability of players to govern emotions regardless of the type of the game/sport.

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