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

Authors : Kehinde ADERONMU

Pages : 115-121

Doi:10.31459/turkjkin.1207223

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Publication Date : 2022-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The purpose of the study was to ascertain the perceived effect of depression on semi-elite basketball players’ countenance in 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” insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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 0.05 level of significant. The result indicated that there exists a strong effect of depression on athletes’ countenance insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(F=55.688; p<0.05);. The study concluded that depression significantly affects athletes countenance, and consequently their performance in sports.
Keywords : semi elite athletes