Psychological Factors Influencing Performances: A Case Study Of Vishesh Bhriguvanshi

Abstract

The researcher through this case study explores the psychological factors behind Vishesh Bhriguvanshi’s achievements as the youngest captain of an Indian Basketball team and an Arjun awardee. The researcher also focuses to investigate the personality of Vishesh Bhriguvanshi as a player since he is the role model for many players. Therefore, the present study may help new budding sportsperson to know more about the youngest Basketball captain. Methodology: - The data collected through interview and questionnaire method from Vishesh Bhriguvanshi acted as a primary source. Researcher applied the three questionnaires. The first questionnaire was Factors influencing sports career developed by M.L Kamlesh, followed by ‘Competitiveness, Win orientation and Goal orientation made by Gill and Dzewaltowski and Mental toughness test developed by Alan Goldberghas. Result: By applying the questionnaires, the data was collected which was analyzed. The results obtained revealed that Vishesh Bhriguvanshi is basically reliant on internal factors like game superiority, practice and his own playing abilities and hardly depends on external factors like monetary support,  coaching, fortune or political approaches.

Further, on the basis of gathered data it was found that he has high sports orientation and mentally tough