The study aims to explore the psychological dimensions of anxiety and aggression among male hockey players from two prominent university in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. A sample of 32 players, aged 18-25, was selected, with equal representation from Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.) and LNIPE Gwalior (M.P.). Standardized questionnaires were used to assess anxiety and aggression levels, and the data were analyzed using independent samples t-tests at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed no significant differences in anxiety and aggression levels between players from the two universities. The mean anxiety scores were 18.37 for Jiwaji University players and 18.12 for LNIPE players, with standard deviations of 3.64 and 4.33, respectively. Similarly, aggression levels showed mean scores of 80.18 for Jiwaji University players and 83.43 for LNIPE players, with standard deviations of 16.52 and 12.22, respectively. These results suggest that hockey players exhibit similar levels of anxiety and aggression, potentially due to their comparable training regimens and competitive experiences. The study underscores the importance of psychological resilience in sports and provides insights for coaches and sports psychologists to develop targeted interventions for managing anxiety and aggression among athletes.

Keywords: Anxiety, Aggression, Hockey Players, Sports Psychology and Psychological Assessment