Personality differentials of female players of nautical, combative and ball game players

This study explores the personality traits of female athletes across three distinct sports categories—nautical (e.g., rowing, sailing), combative (e.g., judo, wrestling), and ball games (e.g., basketball, volleyball). The aim is to identify and compare specific personality differentials that may influence or reflect their participation in these varied sporting disciplines. Using standardized personality inventories, data were collected from a purposive sample of female athletes actively engaged at competitive levels. The results indicate notable differences in dimensions such as extroversion, emotional stability, openness, and risk-taking tendencies among the three groups. Nautical sport participants showed higher levels of conscientiousness and emotional regulation, possibly due to the strategic and environmental demands of water-based sports. Combative players demonstrated higher assertiveness and resilience, aligning with the intense physical and psychological requirements of one-on-one competition. Ball game athletes scored higher in social interaction and teamwork-related traits, reflecting the cooperative nature of team-based sports. These findings underscore the relevance of personality profiling in sport-specific training, athlete selection, and performance optimization. Understanding these psychological distinctions can also assist coaches and sports psychologists in tailoring interventions to enhance both individual development and team dynamics.