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salud publica mex 2010; 52 (6)

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

Isabel Castillo, Javier Molina-García, Octavio Álvarez

Language: Spanish
References: 39
Page: 517-523
PDF size: 133.72 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. This research analyzes the direct and indirect relationships among self-motivation, perceived competition and psychological well-being and ill-being. Materials 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.


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