Psychological Anxiety Levels In U-12 Female Football Players At The Milklife Football Challenge Event In Semarang

Muhammad Ulin Nuha; Donny Wira Yudha Kusuma

Authors

Muhammad Ulin Nuha Universitas Negeri Semarang Author
Donny Wira Yudha Kusuma Universitas Negeri Semarang Author

Keywords:

Competitive Anxiety; Female Youth Football; Psychological Readiness; Sas-2; U-12 Athletes

Abstract

Girls' youth football has seen significant development, but psychological preparedness, particularly competitive anxiety, remains a challenge in developing young athletes. This study aims to analyze the psychological anxiety levels of U-12 girls' football players at the MilkLife Football Challenge in Semarang. The study employed a quantitative descriptive design with a survey method. The sample consisted of 50 female athletes selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2), which measures three dimensions: somatic anxiety, worry (cognitive anxiety), and concentration disturbance. The instrument met validity and reliability requirements and used a four-point Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, including calculating means, percentages, and classifying scores based on predetermined intervals. The results showed that the average overall anxiety score was 46 (high category). The worry dimension was the most dominant dimension, followed by somatic anxiety, which was also in the high category, and concentration disturbance in the moderate category. The distribution of categories showed that 54% of athletes had high anxiety levels, 44% had moderate anxiety levels, and 2% had low anxiety levels. These findings indicate that competitive anxiety in young female football athletes is more influenced by cognitive factors that have the potential to influence mental readiness and physical responses during competition.

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