“The Relationship Between Cognitive Abilities and Aggression Level using SLCT and DLST among Boxing Players: An Empirical Study”

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between cognitive ability and aggression levels among male boxing players. The study population consisted of 80 male boxers (ages 18-24) from different clubs and training centres, competing at the state or national level. The gathered data were statistically analysed using descriptive analysis and Bivariate (Pearson correlation) analysis. Results: The findings of the present study imply that there is no significant association between aggression levels and the Six-Letter Cancellation Test (SLCT). The Pearson correlation between aggression and the Digit/Letter Substitution Test (DLST) showed a modest negative relationship of -0.259, and the Pearson correlation between aggressiveness and overall cognitive ability was -0.142, indicating no substantial link between aggression and cognitive ability. Conclusion: The absence of a relationship between aggression and cognitive ability may be due to the nature of the sport or conditioned learning. The inverse correlation between aggression and the substitution tests of numbers or letters may be attributed to personality traits or levels of aggression, which could decrease mental flexibility and general cognitive ability. These results contribute to the complex body of literature on the links between aggression and cognitive ability, highlighting the possibility that different aspects of cognitive ability may be differentially associated with aggression. This underscores the need for further research to fully understand these relationships.