Self-distinction and group consciousness as motives for Adoption of facial appearance among elite male soccer Players
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Date
2003
Authors
Omotayo, O. O.
Ikhioya, O. S. A
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Kenyatta University & KAHPER-SD
Abstract
This paper focused on the motives for adoption of facial appearance - hair styles, facial make
up and facial adornments which is now commonly exhibited among elite male soccer players
in Nigeria and which tend to complement acceptable dress code in the game of soccer. The
paper focused on players' facial appearance in terms of their mindset using indices such as
self-distinction and group consciousness.
The study sample was one hundred and thirty two male soccer players who are employed to
play professional soccer division 1 and 11clubs. The questionnaire was the main instrument
used in data collection while descriptive statistics was utilized in data analysis with chi -
square enabling inferences to be made. Study revealed that the need for self-distinction was a
determinant for the adoption of facial appearance among elite soccer players.
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East African Journal of Physical Education Vol.1 Issue 2 September 2003