Analysis of Anxiety Levels in Archery Athletes (Comparison on 40-meter, 50-meter, 70-meter)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare anxiety levels in archery athletes when competing in the 40-meter, 50-meter, and 70-meter numbers. This type of research is quantitative with a descriptive survey method. The sample was 63 archery athletes, who were divided into 21 athletes in the 40-meter, 50-meter, and 70-meter numbers. The Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 Revised (CSAI-2R) serves as the research instrument, and data collection occurs prior to athletes entering the competition area. The results of the One Way ANOVA showed a sig. 0.622 or p>0.05. So there was no difference in anxiety scores in archery athletes in the 40-meter, 50-meter, and 70-meter numbers. Although, the average anxiety score in athletes in the 70-meter number is slightly higher than that of athletes in the 40-meter and 50-meter numbers. The conclusion is that while there is no significant difference between the numbers, these findings underscore that anxiety remains an important aspect of archery performance that needs to be managed. Therefore, anxiety management strategies, such as a combination of psychological skills training, are needed. Future research may consider longitudinal designs to track changes in anxiety over time or incorporate qualitative methods to gain a deeper understanding of athletes' perceptions of competitive pressures.