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[Importance of perceived competition and motivation to the mental health of college athletes].

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This research analyzes the direct and indirect relationships among self-motivation, perceived competition and psychological well-being and ill-being. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data from 491 Spanish college students (299 men and 192 women) who practice sports were collected using a cross-sectional design. Statistical analyses were carried out using structural equation modeling. RESULTS: Psychological well-being was directly fostered by perceived competition and indirectly by self- motivation. Furthermore, perceived competition was negatively associated with psychological ill-being. CONCLUSIONS: Perceived competition and self-motivation are important to the psychological well-being of college students and to avoiding ill-being.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Isabel Castillo, Javier Molina-García, Octavio Alvarez

Institution: Universitat de València

Language: Spanish

Topic: Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2103681873

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Cites: 33

Cited by: 9

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