Impact of Motivational Climate on Student Achievement in Sport: A Social Cognitive Theory Perspective

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor, Sport Sciences Departement, Humanity Faculty, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor. Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran.

Abstract

Purpose: Motivation is a crucial aspect of students' education, and numerous research studies have highlighted its importance in the educational system. This research aimed to explore the relationship between the motivational climate and sports achievement among high school students, using the perspective of social cognitive theory.
Methods: A descriptive correlational method was employed for this research. The statistical population consisted of all high school students in Meshgin Shahr city. A sample of 408 individuals was selected through cluster sampling. Questionnaires on the motivational climate in physical education classes and sports achievement were used to collect data. Descriptive analysis, correlation, gender multivariate, linear regression, and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted on the data using SPSS software version 21, with a significance level of 0.05.
Results: The results revealed a significant positive correlation between task orientation and self-orientation. A significant difference in sports success was observed between girls and boys. Furthermore, a positive relationship was found between the motivational climate and sports success levels.
Conclusion: In conclusion, 3% of students expressed concern about making mistakes, while 1.4% anticipated teacher promotion. It can be inferred that the motivational climate in physical education classes plays a vital role in predicting sports achievement for both male and female students.

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Sports Psychology
Volume 16, Issue 2
2024
Pages 208-226

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  • Receive Date: 04 August 2023
  • Revise Date: 03 October 2023
  • Accept Date: 23 November 2023

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