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Perceived Performance, Intrinsic Motivation and Adherence in Athletes
Bartolomé J Almagro1, Pedro Sáenz-López1, Sebastián Fierro-Suero1
1Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sport Sciences, Universidad de Huelva, Avda. Tres de marzo s/n, 21071 Huelva, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 19, 2020
Summary
This study validated a questionnaire for measuring perceived athletic performance and found that competence needs and intrinsic motivation predict performance and continued physical activity. This research supports understanding athlete motivation and adherence.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Exercise Science
- Performance Measurement
Background:
- Sports performance is influenced by psychological, physical, technical, and tactical factors.
- Understanding athlete perception and motivation is crucial for adherence to physical activity.
- Existing instruments may require validation within specific cultural and performance contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the Perceived Performance in Sports Questionnaire (PPSQ) in the Spanish context.
- To examine the factorial structure and reliability of the PPSQ using objective performance data.
- To analyze the predictive relationships between psychological needs, intrinsic motivation, perceived performance, and intention to remain physically active.
Main Methods:
- Study 1: Factorial structure, reliability, and temporal stability analysis of the PPSQ with 146 soccer players.
- Study 2: Validation of the PPSQ's factorial structure against objective performance metrics (points, playing time) in 180 young basketball players.
- Study 3: Structural equation modeling with 339 athletes across 15 sports to assess predictors of physical activity intention.
Main Results:
- The PPSQ demonstrated reliability and validity in the Spanish sports context.
- The questionnaire showed positive correlations with objective performance measures like points scored.
- Structural equation modeling indicated that competence need satisfaction predicted perceived performance, and intrinsic motivation predicted both perceived performance and physical activity intention.
Conclusions:
- The validated Perceived Performance in Sports Questionnaire is a reliable tool for assessing athlete perceptions.
- Psychological factors, particularly the need for competence and intrinsic motivation, significantly influence perceived performance and sustained engagement in sports.
- Findings support the integration of psychological need satisfaction and motivation strategies to enhance athlete performance and adherence.
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