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The relationship between women's basketball performance and will to win
Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences. Journal Canadien Des Sciences Appliquees Au Sport
|June 1, 1980
Summary
The "Will to Win" significantly influenced game outcomes in women's basketball, with higher scores predicting victory. However, overall tournament placement and individual scoring showed weaker associations with this psychological factor.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Performance Analysis
- Psychological Determinants of Athletic Performance
Background:
- Athletic performance is influenced by psychological factors, including "Will to Win".
- Interactionist personality theories suggest "Will to Win" varies across sports and skill levels.
- Understanding these determinants is crucial for optimizing athlete and team performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between "Will to Win" and performance in a women's basketball tournament.
- To determine if "Will to Win" predicts game outcomes, tournament standings, and individual player statistics.
Main Methods:
- A 14-item "Will to Win" questionnaire was administered to players.
- Team and individual "Will to Win" scores were correlated with performance metrics.
- Statistical analyses included ANOVA and Newman-Keuls comparisons.
Main Results:
- Teams with higher average "Will to Win" scores were more likely to win games.
- No significant correlation was found between mean team "Will to Win" and final tournament position.
- The last-place team exhibited a significantly lower "Will to Win" score compared to most other teams.
- A low, though significant, correlation existed between individual "Will to Win" and average points scored.
Conclusions:
- "Will to Win" is a significant predictor of immediate game success in women's basketball.
- While impacting individual games, "Will to Win" did not significantly correlate with overall tournament success or individual scoring averages.
- Further research may explore the nuances of "Will to Win" across different competitive contexts and performance indicators.