Prevalence of Social Support and its Role in the Players’ Talent Management at the Higher Education Institutions of Sindh and Punjab

Article Information

Title: Prevalence of Social Support and its Role in the Players’ Talent Management at the Higher Education Institutions of Sindh and Punjab

Authors: Nisar Ahmed Khaskheli, Muhammad Akram Ansari

Journal: Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences (HNJSS)

HEC Recognition History

Category	From	To
Y	2024-10-01	2025-12-31
Y	2023-07-01	2024-09-30
Y	2022-07-01	2023-06-30

Publisher: Human Nature Research Publisher

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2023

Volume: 4

Issue: 3

Language: English

DOI: 10.71016/hnjss/by5dn719

Keywords: talent managementUniversity-playersSocial-support

Abstract

Aim of the Study: As the Psycho-social talent of the players comprises of four main competencies which are discipline, commitment, social support and resilience. These all four competencies are correlated with each other and these all have a direct link with the players’ active participation and consequent sports performances.
Methodology: At this stage, this paper determines a comparative analysis of only one component of psycho-social talent of the players. A mixed-method research consisting of a comparative analysis has been conducted at the Universities of Sindh and Punjab. Directors/ In charge working in the sports sections of the HEC Sports participating Universities and the Players who must have played inter-varsity sports were the population of the study. A convenience sampling technique was used to collect qualitative data from the players. A systematic sampling technique was used to collect quantitative data from the In-charge of the sports. 28 Directors/ In-charge of sports from the Universities of Sindh, 54 Directors/ In-charge from the Universities of Punjab N= 83 samples for quantitative data whereas 02 players from the same Universities of both Provinces for qualitative data N=166.
Findings: This analysis denotes that the social support to the players of the Punjab is frequently available by their parents, teachers, officials and management at adequate level, whereas, on the contrary in the Universities of Sindh Province the players have inadequate social support.
Conclusion: The conclusion of the study enables one of the majors causes of players’ success in inter-varsity sports competitions.

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Research Objective

To assess the prevalence of social support and its role in the talent management of players in the Universities of Sindh and Punjab.

Methodology

A mixed-method research consisting of a comparative study was conducted at Universities in Sindh and Punjab. The population included Directors/In-charge of sports sections and inter-varsity players. Convenience sampling was used for qualitative data from players (N=166), and systematic sampling for quantitative data from sports in-charges (N=83). Data was collected using open-ended and close-ended questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative data through thematic analysis.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD
    A["Define Research Objective"] --> B["Select Universities in Sindh and Punjab"]
    B --> C["Identify Population: Sports Directors/In-charge & Players"]
    C --> D["Collect Quantitative Data Questionnaires"]
    C --> E["Collect Qualitative Data Questionnaires"]
    D --> F["Analyze Quantitative Data using SPSS"]
    E --> G["Analyze Qualitative Data using Thematic Analysis"]
    F --> H["Compare Results from Both Provinces"]
    G --> H
    H --> I["Draw Conclusions and Formulate Recommendations"]

Discussion

The study found a significant difference in social support for players between Sindh and Punjab universities, contradicting the initial hypothesis. This difference is attributed to varying levels of support from parents, teachers, and university management. The findings suggest that social support is a crucial factor in talent management and player success in inter-varsity competitions.

Key Findings

Players in Punjab universities receive adequate social support from parents, teachers, officials, and management. In contrast, players in Sindh universities experience inadequate social support from parents, teachers, and management, although they do receive support from sports officials.

Conclusion

Social support plays a vital role in the successful participation and talent management of university players. Punjab universities provide a more supportive environment for players compared to Sindh universities, which contributes to the better performance of Punjab players in Higher Education Commission (HEC) sports competitions.

Fact Check

1. Sample Size: The study collected quantitative data from 83 Directors/In-charge of sports and qualitative data from 166 players.
2. Publication Date: The article was published in September 2023.
3. Provinces Studied: The research was conducted in the provinces of Sindh and Punjab, Pakistan.

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