Assessing the Emotional Intelligence and Sleep-Wake Pattern among Varsity Male Soccer Athletes Vs Male Non-Athletes Varsity Students

Abstract

Emotional intelligence (EI) and sleep were critical factors for undergraduate university students. Participation in team sports, like soccer, has numerous positive effects on physical and physiological health of university students. This study investigated soccer’s impact on EI and sleep in 90 male soccer athletes and 90 male non-athletes students studding in five universities in Lahore, Pakistan. BESI-10 and MCTQ use to assessed EI and sleep. The T-Test analysis had revealed significantly higher regulation of own emotions in soccer athletes compared to non-athletes, indicating greater EI in soccer players. Both groups had similar chronotype. Simple linear regression analysis had shown a positive association between soccer experience and emotional regulation, suggesting increased participation improved EI. Increased caffeine consumption, regardless of athletic status, had led to decreased emotional regulation. These finding had highlighted soccer’s effectiveness in enhancing EI among male university undergraduates, emphasizing the importance of sports participation in university life