Perceived effect of emotional stability on semi-elite basketball players’ countenance in a selected higher institution in Nigeria

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to ascertain the perceived effect of emotional stability on semi-elite basketball players’ countenance at a university in Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of basketball athletes in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The sample size comprised 300 basketball athletes selected across departments in the selected higher institution. 20 basketball athletes were selected from 15 departments using simple random sampling techniques.  A self-designed research instrument titled “Depression and Emotional Stability Questionnaire” (DESQ) was used to collect data from athletes. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics of percentages, mean and standard deviation, and regression at a 0.05 level of significance. The result indicated that there exists a strong effect of emotional stability on athletes’ countenance (r= 0.453 p<0.05). it also showed how significant the variables are statistically at p<0.05. The study concluded that emotional stability significantly affects athletes’ countenance, and consequently their performance in sports.