| The Relationship Between Sport Self-Confidence and Types of Motivation Based on Self-Determination Theory in Student-athletes |
| Paper ID : 1149-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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Hamideh Iranmanesh *1, Hesam Iranmanesh2 1Department of Sport Management and Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran 2Department of Sport Management and Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: The Self-Determination Theory (SDT, Deci & Ryan, 1985), with its emphasis on basic psychological needs, provides a framework for understanding motivation ranging from amotivation to intrinsic motivation, as well as the factors influencing sustained engagement in physical activity (1). On the other hand, sport self-confidence is also considered a critical factor of athletic success (2). Considering the importance of these two psychological factors and the lack of research on their relationship, this study investigates the association between sport self-confidence and various types of motivation along the SDT continuum among students who were athletes in university Method: The present study employed a descriptive-correlational research design. The statistical population consisted of 110 active student-athletes from Payame Noor University of Kerman (mean age = 21.49 ± 2.15 years) with at least three years of sport experience. Using Cochran’s formula, 86 participants were selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Sport Self-Confidence (Vealey & Knight, 2002) and the Sport Motivation (Pelletier et al., 1995) questionnaires. Relationships among variables were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation test. Results: The findings revealed that intrinsic, extrinsic, and total motivation had positive and significant correlations with sport self-confidence and its subscales of physical and training skills, cognitive efficiency, and resilience. In contrast, Amotivation showed a negative and significant correlation with sport self-confidence and its subscales (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The results indicate that an individual’s perception of their own abilities directly influences their motivation. Higher levels of self-confidence in applying physical and psychological skills enhance motivation to perform tasks (3). Moreover, the findings demonstrated that sport self-confidence had a stronger association with intrinsic motivation, which supports SDT. When the psychological needs of student-athletes are fulfilled, their sense of self-confidence is strengthened, leading to an increase in the most stable form of motivation. |
| Keywords |
| Sport Self-Confidence, Extrinsic motivation, Amotivation, Self-determination theory, Student-athletes |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
