A Comparative Analysis of Resilience and Coping Strategies among Various Levels of Gymnasts

Purpose of the study: The main objective was to find out the difference between Resilience and Coping Skills among State Level and national-level gymnasts. Methods: Total of 50 Gymnasts (25 of national and 25 of state-level athletes) were selected from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan State. The age range was 18 to 28 years. The difference in Resilience between State Level and National Level Gymnasts was discovered by using the Nicholson McBride Resilience Questionnaire (NMRQ) created by Nicholson in 2020, which consists of total 12 questions, and the difference in Coping Skill was discovered by using the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI), constructed by Smith, Schutz, Smoll & Ptacek in 1995, which consists of total 28 questions. Result: The test was used to analyze the data and it was found that there was a significant difference in both the variables that is Resilience and Coping Skills among State Level and National Level Gymnasts. Conclusion: The study indicates that national-level gymnasts exhibit significantly higher resilience and coping abilities compared to state-level athletes, suggesting that increased physical activity and exposure to a demanding training environment contribute to these enhanced qualities. These findings underscore the importance of further research to explore the factors influencing resilience and coping strategies across different athletic levels and demographics.