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Role of psychological factors in physical education: Impacts on motivation, performance, and well-being in sports

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This mixed-methods research examined the impact of psychological variables on motivation, performance, and well-being in physical education and sports settings. A cohort of 500 high school students (250 males and 250 females, ages 14 to 18) engaged in quantitative evaluations and qualitative interviews. Multiple regression analyses indicated that intrinsic desire, self-efficacy, and perceived competence significantly predicted athletic performance (R² = 0.52, p

Source: International Journal of Sports Exercise and Physical Education

DOI: 10.33545/26647281.2025.v7.i1d.190

Authors: Sudhir Diwakar Mhashakhetri, Sanjeev Kumar Yadav

Institution: Kalinga University

Language: English

Topic: Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4411311842