The current research was focused on analyzing the correlation between self-criticism and self-regulation in sports students. Self-criticism is an extreme self-assessment and negative self-evaluation whereas self-regulation is the capacity to regulate thoughts, emotions and actions towards attaining goals. The constructs are critical in the athletics contexts, where individuals are subjected to a lot of pressure and expectation. The quantitative correlational research design was used. The sample was made up of 150 sports students who were purposely sampled based on colleges and universities. The data were gathered through the use of the Forms of Self-Criticizing/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale (FSCRS) and Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ) and were analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics and correlation. The results showed that there was low positive correlation between self-criticism and self-regulation. The subscales included, the subscale, reassured self, was significantly correlated with self-regulation as compared to the inadequate self and the hated self which showed no significant association. This research has indicated that self-evaluation in moderation and non-extreme negativity can help in self-regulation and too much negative self-criticism cannot help anywhere. Rather, positive self-attitudes and self-reassurance are instrumental in improving the level of self-regulation in sports students. The results highlight the need to foster equal self-assessment and self-cultivation among the sporting environments.
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