Effect of Sports Participation on Mood States among College Students

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of sports participation on mood states among college level students in Pakistan. A cross-sectional research design used, and totally sample of 90 male students divided into different two groups, Athletes n=45 and non-athletes n=45. The Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire was administered to measure six mood dimensions, that were anger, fatigue, tension, vigor, depression, and confusion. So, these data analyzed independent samples test. The results disclosed that athletes reported significantly low levels of anger, depression, tension fatigue, and confusion, and significantly high levels of vigor compared to their non-athlete peers (p < .05). These findings suggest that sports participation has a significant positive impact on psychological well-being and mood regulation among college students. The study highlights the importance of promoting sports within academic institutions as a valuable strategy for enhancing student mentally health.