A Comparative Study of Problem Solving Ability between Tribal and Non Tribal Sportspersons

Dr. Karmishtha Shambharkar; Prof. C.D. Agashe

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2016

A Comparative Study of Problem Solving Ability between Tribal and Non Tribal Sportspersons

Dr. Karmishtha Shambharkar, Prof. C. D. Agashe

Abstract :

In the present study, problem solving ability was compared among university sportspersons on the basis of their tribal non–tribal belongingness. To conduct the study, 50 tribal sportspersons (Ave. age 24.09 years) and 50 non tribal sportspersons (Ave. age 25.18 yrs) were selected as sample. The sample comprises of sportspersons of both the sexes. The criteria for selection of sample was participation in inter university sports competition in any sporting discipline. Hindi version of problem solving ability scale prepared by Sharmila and Naga Suamani (2011) was used to assess problem solving ability of tribal and non tribal sportspersons. Results indicate that problem solving ability of non tribal sportspersons was found to be significantly superior as compared to tribal sportspersons. It was concluded tribal non–tribal belongingness do affect the problem solving ability of sportsperson.