Leadership Preferences of Indian and Non-Indian Athletes

Résumé

The effect of ethnic difference on the preferences of Indian and non-Indian athletes for leadership behaviour was assessed using the Leadership Scale for Sport. Non- Indian athletes were found to express greater preferences for democratic, autocratic, and social support behaviour than Indian athletes. The results suggest that though Indian athletes participate in "nontraditional" sports, their professed preferences for leadership behaviour are distinct. Recommendations are provided for the development