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Question
CBSEENPE12036651

Write the Psychological factors, affecting women participation in Sports?

Solution

The various psychological traits of women athletes are :

  1. Gender Role Orientation-Many Sports like wrestling, weight lifting, body building etc has been considered inappropriate for women because of the potentially Harmful masculinizing effects of sports.
  2. Competitiveness - Males are found to be competitive in comparison to female. In fact, the Female is more goal oriented and perform magnificently in artistic activities such as Gymnastic.
  3. Confidence:- Female sportsperson is less confidence in the comparison to the male sportsperson. While sportswomen are significantly confident than non-sportsperson.
  4. Self-esteem:- Female athletes have low self-esteem in comparison to male athletes. Intensive training helps in enhancing self-esteem.
  5. Self-image or body image:- Sports participation is helpful in the enhancement of positive body image. It provides a good shape and a well-balanced body and finally it improves self-image.