Volume : 9, Issue : 11, NOV 2023

COMPARATIVE STUDY ON LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR PREFERENCES AMONG COLLEGE-LEVEL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

ASHABUL ISLAM SARKAR, DR. BRAMHESH SHRIVASTAVA, DR. SUBHABRATA KAR

Abstract

This study investigates the leadership behavior preferences among college-level volleyball players, aiming to discern comparative patterns in preferred leadership styles within the sporting context. The research employs a comparative analysis to explore the nuances in leadership preferences among male volleyball players, considering their distinctive perspectives and experiences as well as institutional background.

60 male volleyball players representing Murshidabad districts of West Bengal in government-level state collegiate competitions held at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, West Bengal; were selected randomly to serve as subjects for this study. Among the 60 subjects, 30 were selected from Physical Education Training Colleges (B.P.Ed. Colleges) and another 30 were selected from General Educational Training Colleges (B.Ed. Colleges). The groups were created with the intention that subjects of the BPED group preferred to choose a Physical Education teaching career with sports and subjects of the BED group preferred to choose a general Teaching career with sports.The age range of subjects was 25 to 35 years. Various leadership styles can be suitable and effective in different circumstances. When in a leadership role, many individuals tend to lean towards a specific style. Here Leadership Styles Questionnaire was used. This questionnaire was created to assist the players in reflecting on their preferences.

Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this study incorporates both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. The quantitative segment involves a validated questionnaire derived from established leadership behavior models, administered to a diverse sample of college-level volleyball athletes. Concurrently, qualitative interviews are conducted with selected participants to gain deeper insights into the underlying motivations and rationales guiding their leadership preferences.

The findings reveal intriguing nuances in leadership behavior preferences among college-level volleyball players. The study delineates varying inclinations towards leadership styles, identifying potential correlations between individual characteristics, team dynamics, and preferred leadership approaches. Additionally, gender-specific distinctions in leadership preferences emerge, shedding light on the influence of socio-cultural factors on leadership perceptions within the sporting milieu.

The outcomes of this comparative study offer valuable insights for coaches, sports psychologists, and administrators involved in collegiate volleyball programs. Understanding the diverse leadership behavior preferences among players can inform tailored strategies to enhance team cohesion, communication, and overall performance. Moreover, the study contributes to the broader discourse on leadership in sports, emphasizing the significance of context-specific leadership styles and their implications for team dynamics in collegiate-level athletics.

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