Mental Toughness Differentials Among Cricket Players at Different Age Groups

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out the differences in Mental Toughness among Cricket Players of different age groups.  To achieve this purpose, ninety Cricket players at the age group of 10-21 years were selected from Chennai District, who regularly practice the game and participate in various tournaments.  “Mental Toughness Questionnaire†a standardized sports psychological inventory designed by Dr. Goldberg, was responded by all the subjects.  The collected data was analyzed using simple analysis of variance (ANOVA).  The results of the study showed that there was a significant difference in Mental Toughness among Cricket Players of different age levels at 0.05 level of confidence.  It was concluded that Cricket Players of age group 18-21 years showed significantly greater mental toughness than the other two age groups.  This may be due to their experience in the game.