Social Impact of Sports on Northeast Region of India with Special Reference to Sikkim
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to investigate the social impact of sports on northeast with special reference to Sikkim. The investigation was built on survey method and the data were collected through the technique of questionnaire. Random samples of 1026 were selected from three categories of respondents namely male students, female students and their guardians. The responses of the questionnaire were analyzed in percentage and were also subjected to chi-square test on the basis of Likert’s attitude measurement system. Results revealed similar form of opinion and even the trend of opinion of three categories of subjects were more or less similar. In Sikkim, the socio-cultural values and functions of sports are perceived as determining factors not only for the sporting success but also for the betterment of the society. This suggests that sports can be used as a medium to reach areas that traditional development agency and techniques/processes have had difficulty reaching.
Authors and Affiliations
Awashes Subba, Krishna Banerjee (Biswas)
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