Table 3. Incidence density of variation in self-esteem and trait anxiety between
Nov 01 and May 04 among extra curricular sports practice group. Comparison by gender.


 

Girls

Boys

Chi2 values

Incidence density of

Moderate: < mean – 1 SD

91.1

138.2

0.31

decrease in self-esteem

Severe: < mean – 2 SD

10.1

24.5

7.20 ***

Incidence density of

Moderate: > mean + 1 SD

130.0

184.7

0.62

increase in trait anxiety

Severe: > mean + 2 SD

15.4

17.3

0.09

*** p < 0.001. SD = standard deviation.