Mental toughness among rugby referees in Malaysia / Nur Anis Syahidah Abdul Aziz

This study aims to measure and indicate differences in psychological performance on
level 1 and level 2 rugby referees in Malaysia. The Psychological Performance
Inventory (PPI) (Loehr, 1986) was adopted and used by rugby referees. The total of
the subjects for this study are 30 rugby referees (level 1 n=15, level 2 n=15)
registered under Malaysia Rugby Union (MRU) body. The psychological
performance variables in the questionnaire included self-confidence, negative energy
control, attention control, visualization and imagery control, motivation, positive
energy and attitude control. The descriptive statistics of the variables of the variables
are psychological performance (4.05±0.449). Finding shows there is no significant
differences in psychological performance subscales between level 1 and level 2
rugby referees in Malaysia. Level 2 rugby referees scored slightly higher compare to
level 1 rugby referees. In conclusion, the psychological skills assessments can
enhance Malaysia rugby referees performance and recommends that Malaysia Rugby
Union (MRU) can provide long-term development of mental skills among rugby
referees in Malaysia. Further studies should be conducted to identify psychology and
physical factors that can influence referees performance