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.
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.
Authors: Natalia Martínez-González; Francisco L Atienza; Joan L Duda; Isabel Balaguer Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-12-28 Impact factor: 3.390