Superstitious rituals
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Superstitious Rituals Among University-Level Men Athletes and Footballers: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Superstitious rituals repetitive, formalised behaviours that athletes believe influence the outcome of competition independent of their technical or physical preparation are a widely reported feature of competitive sport. This study examined whether the use of such rituals differs between two groups of university-level male sportspersons whose competitive demands differ in structure: footballers, who compete as part of an interacting team, and athletes (track and field), who compete largely as individuals. …
Published in Recent Trends in Sports · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 51–61 Read article