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Dynamic Interactive Model of Sport Motivation.
Matej Tušak1, Donatella Di Corrado2, Marinella Coco3
1Department of Social and Humanistic Sciences in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Gortanova 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Summary
This study reveals distinct motivation profiles among Slovenian athletes, highlighting how elite versus young athletes and team versus individual sport participants differ. Specific sports also uniquely shape athlete motivation.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Understanding sport motivation is crucial for athlete development and performance.
- Previous models often focus on isolated motivational factors.
- The social cognitive perspective is a leading framework for sport motivation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a dynamic, interactive meta-model of sport motivation.
- To integrate various motivational concepts into a unified framework.
- To explain behavioral and motivational patterns in diverse sport contexts.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 357 Slovenian male athletes (elite and young) across nine sports.
- Utilized 11 motivational instruments measuring achievement, incentive, and participation motivation, goal orientation, self-efficacy, and attributions.
- Employed factor analysis and discriminant analysis to explore motivational determinants.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in motivation were found between elite and young athletes.
- Athletes in team sports exhibited different motivational profiles compared to individual sport athletes.
- Specific sport disciplines demonstrated unique motivational characteristics.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive meta-model of sport motivation is feasible.
- Key determinants of sport motivation can be identified and linked to existing theories.
- Tailored motivational strategies may be necessary based on athlete level and sport type.
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