Vol. 6, Issue 6, Part A (2020)

Abstract
This study will focus on the important role played by psychosocial factors influencing why some girls participate and while others do not participate in sports. In this study an attempt has been made to discuss some of the problems against women’s involvement in sports. Methodology: A self made questionnaire was prepared and 200 subjects were selected for the purpose of study from both rural and urban areas of Kashmir. The responses were collected and evaluated to access the parental attitude towards female participation in sports. Procedure: Parental attitude to be evaluated towards female participation in sports. Statistical tool: Percentile and Frequency methods were used to access the parental attitude towards female participation in sports. Conclusion: The findings of the study reveal that majority of the parents possess positive attitude towards female participation in sports. Besides this some psychological constraints stops some parents in showing the positive attitude.