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Positive change in self-concept as a function of improved performance in sports
1Institute of Physical Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Engaging in sports training for 10 weeks significantly boosted self-concept scores in adolescents. Improvements in sports skills correlated positively with enhanced self-concept for both genders across age groups.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
Background:
- Self-concept is crucial for adolescent development.
- The impact of structured sports training on self-concept requires further investigation.
- Understanding this relationship can inform educational and extracurricular programming.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between sports skill improvement and self-concept enhancement in adolescents.
- To determine if sports training influences Total Positive Self-concept scores.
- To assess the correlation between gains in sports proficiency and self-concept development.
Main Methods:
- 288 junior and senior high school students (12-18 years) participated.
- Stratified random sampling was used for subject selection.
- Participants were assigned to field hockey, athletics (discus, long jump, sprints), or control groups for 10 weeks of daily training.
Main Results:
- Trained subjects demonstrated significantly higher Total Positive Self-concept scores post-intervention.
- A significant positive correlation was observed between increased sports skills and self-concept gains.
- Neither age nor sex influenced the observed relationship between sports skill and self-concept.
Conclusions:
- Success-oriented sports training positively impacts adolescent self-concept.
- Integrating sports into the high school curriculum may foster psychological well-being.
- The findings support the use of sports as a tool for enhancing adolescent self-esteem and skills.