MUSTAFA AL HARIS,M. FURQON HIDAYATULLAH,MUCHSIN DOEWES,SISWANDARI
DOI: https://doi.org/Competitive state anxiety is an important psychological factor associated with athletes’ readiness and performance, particularly in martial arts competitions that require sustained concentration, emotional regulation, and rapid decision-making. Appropriate psychological assessment is therefore important for understanding athletes’ anxiety conditions in competitive settings. This study aimed to assess competitive state anxiety using the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) among Indonesian pencak silat athletes. Data were obtained from a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test study involving 20 pencak silat athletes registered with the Indonesian Pencak Silat Association (IPSI) of North Sumatra, comprising 13 male and 7 female athletes. Competitive state anxiety was assessed using the CSAI-2 before and after a four-week psychological relaxation program. Descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, were used to summarize CSAI-2 scores across the two measurement periods. The mean CSAI-2 score decreased from 19.85 ± 3.90 at pre-test to 12.90 ± 3.68 at post-test, indicating changes in competitive state anxiety scores during the study period. These findings provide preliminary evidence regarding the application of CSAI-2 for describing competitive state anxiety among Indonesian pencak silat athletes. The study also highlights the relevance of psychological assessment for understanding athletes’ anxiety conditions and supporting psychological preparation in competitive sport settings.
