Premenstrual Syndrome, Anxiety and Positive Negative Experiences in Sports Girls

Abstract

Premenstrual syndrome involves various psychological and physical changes, which can lead to anxiety. This study examined the relationship between premenstrual syndrome, anxiety, and positive and negative experiences in sports girls. It also analyzed predictors of positive and negative experiences. The sample consisted of 250 sports girls selected from different educational institutes in Lahore. The Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (Gencdogen, 2006), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (Hamilton, 1959), and Scale of Positive and Negative Experiences (Diener & Diener, 2009) were used for data collection. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between premenstrual syndrome, anxiety, and negative experiences. Regression analyses showed that years of playing games, premenstrual syndrome, and anxiety were likely to predict negative experiences in sports girls. This research emphasizes the importance of addressing premenstrual syndrome in sports psychology and calls for psychological intervention for sports girls.