ABSTRACT:
The aim of this research is to examine and differentiate the leadership style preferences of female basketball players competing at the state level. The study focuses on five key aspects: positive feedback, training and instruction, democratic behavior, autocratic behavior, and social support. Thirty female athletes were selected for the study and their views on coaching approaches were measured using the “Leadership Scale for Sports” (LSS) developed by Chelladurai and Saleh in 1980. The results indicated a significant inclination towards training and instruction as well as democratic leadership, reflecting athletes’ need for structured guidance and participative decision making. The findings suggest that effective coaching for female basketball players should emphasize skill development, open communication, and shared leadership practices.
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Satish Kumar Goyal. A Comparative Study of Leadership Behaviour among State-Level Female Basketball Players. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2026;17(1):42-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2026.00008
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Satish Kumar Goyal. A Comparative Study of Leadership Behaviour among State-Level Female Basketball Players. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2026;17(1):42-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2026.00008 Available on: https://www.rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-17-1-8
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