This study focuses on the mental health parameters of Indian target sport athletes, specifically examining the effects of mental skill training on motivation, emotions, well-being, and grit. Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
In this interventional study, purposive sampling will be used to select participants. Athletes will be assigned to two groups: an experimental group participating in the Psychological Capacity Buildin
Sponsors
Government of India
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Athletes drawn from five academies across Punjab state (Mohali) and Haryana state (Sonipat, Panchkula, Ambala), with the focus on shooting (10-meter air rifle and air pistol events) and archery (recurve and compound events). The sampling was purposive, adhering to the following specific inclusion criteria: 1. No recent participation in national or international competitions last month 2. No previous exposure to formal mental training under a coach or sports psychologist 3. No heavy involvement in intensive training or preparation for competitions scheduled within the next one to six months 4. No recent injury or recovery from injury 5. No significant academic commitments, such as exams or major assignments
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Recent competition participation: Athletes who had participated in national or international competitions within the last month were excluded to avoid any influence of recent high-level competition on their mental or physical state 2. Previous mental training exposure: Athletes with prior experience in structured mental training, whether under a coach or sports psychologist, were excluded to prevent any bias from prior knowledge or training 3. Current or upcoming intensive training: Participants who were currently engaged in or preparing for intensive training sessions or competitions scheduled within the next one to six months were excluded, ensuring that their participation in the study would not conflict with their training demands 4. Injury status: Athletes with recent injuries or those currently recovering from injuries were excluded, as physical limitations or rehabilitation could affect their performance in the study 5. Significant academic commitments: Athletes who had major academic responsibilities, such as exams or significant projects, were excluded to reduce the impact of academic stress on their availability and focus 6. Final screening criteria: 6.1. Shooting participants: Athletes competing in the 10-meter air rifle and air pistol events were selected according to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) guidelines, which set a minimum age of 10 years for air gun events and recognized competitions 6.2. Archery participants: Archers were selected based on Archery Association of India (AAI) criteria, which required involvement in the Under-9 and Under-14 National Archery Championships 6.3. Additional federation guidelines: All participants were required to have competed in at least one recognized competition or to have a minimum of one year of experience recognized by the Ministry of Sports. Basic English proficiency was also required to ensure effective communication throughout the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following primary outcome measures will be assessed pre-intervention at baseline and post-intervention after 4 weeks: 1. Grit measured using the Grit Scale 2. Motivation measured using the Sports Motivation Scale (SMS-2) 3. Emotions measured using the Sports Emotion Questionnaire (SEQ) 4. Well-being measured using the Mental Health Continuum-short form (MHC-SF) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There are no secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactShivjot Gill
Outcome results
None listed