Abstract
Students’ playing skill is significantly impacted by their socioeconomic status. Someone’s or a group’s socioeconomic standing is determined by factors such as his or her level of education, job, and parental income. A person’s socioeconomic status (SES) and way of life are both connected with their level of health. This research analyzed how socioeconomic status (SES) affected the respondents’ overall health. We also investigated if and how one’s way of life can moderate the connection among socioeconomic status and health. This study investigates the association between the socio-economic position and psychological factors and their potential impact on the playing ability of school boys from Indian schools in Oman. The aim of the research is to identify the socio-economic factors and psychological characteristics that may influence the performance and abilities of these students in sports activities. The study has an approach that is mixed, meaning that it uses both quantitative and qualitative techniques to gather its data. The qualitative phase involves conducting in-depth interviews with a subset of the participants to gain deeper insights into
their experiences, perceptions, and attitudes towards sports and the impact of socio-economic and psychological factors on their abilities. The interviews provide a more nuanced understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to or hinder their playing ability. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the existing literature on the relationship between socio-economic status, psychological factors, and sports performance among school boys.
Keywords: Indian schools, playing ability, psychological factors socioeconomic status, sports activity.