The effect of adolescent athletes’ achievement goal orientation and perception of error on their sport-confidence

• Published in: International journal of sports science & coaching Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 646 - 657
• Main Authors: Lee, Seungjoo, Kwon, Sungho, Kim, Yong-se, Lee, Doheung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.06.2021
• Subjects: High-school sport, mental preparation, motivation, skill, social support
• ISSN: 1747-9541; 2048-397X
• DOI: 10.1177/1747954120976248

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of achievement goal orientation and perception of error on the sport-confidence of adolescent athletes and the moderating effect of perception of error in a competitive sports environment to provide basic data for improving the sport-confidence of adolescent athletes. The subjects of the study were middle and high school athletes (N = 300, Males = 218, Females = 82) registered in institutions under the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis. Results revealed that athletes’ achievement goal orientation positively predicted sport-confidence and these pathways were moderated by athletes’ perception of error. The implications for athletes and researchers from those results are discussed.