Ting-I Lee1, Ming-Yueh Wang2, Bo-Ruei Huang3, Chi-Yueh Hsu4, Chun-Yu Chien5. 1. Ting-I Lee, Assistant Professor, Chaoyang University of Technology, Office of Physical Education, General Education Center, Wufeng District, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China. 2. Ming-Yueh Wang, Professor, Department of Athletic Performance, National University of Kaohsiung, Nanzih District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China. 3. Bo-Ruei Huang, Graduate Student, Department of Leisure Services Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Wufeng District, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China. 4. Chi-Yueh Hsu, Professor, Department of Leisure Services Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Wufeng District, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China;, Email: cyhsu@gm.cyut.edu.tw. 5. Chun-Yu Chien, Assistant Professor. Department of Leisure Services Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Wufeng District, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Abstract
Objectives: In this paper, we explore the relationship between the psychological capital, sport anxiety, and sport performance of collegiate judo athletes. Methods: The research object is the collegiate first-division judo athletes in Taiwan. Convenience sampling was used to conduct an online survey. A total of 106 questionnaires were issued, 102 valid questionnaires were returned, and the effective response rate was 96.23%. The data were analyzed by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: The psychological capital of collegiate judo athletes has a significant positive impact on sport performance; moreover, the sport anxiety of collegiate judo athletes has a significant negative impact on psychological capital. Through psychological capital, sport performance can be improved. Therefore, psychological capital has an intermediary effect. Conclusion: This study shows the higher the level of mental capital of collegiate judo athletes, the better the positive impact on sport performance; in addition, the higher the sport anxiety, the lower the psychological capital. However, sport anxiety can improve sport performance through psychological capital; therefore, we recommend that the training plan of collegiate judo athletes focus on strengthening the athletes' mental skills to improve their sport performance.
Objectives: In this paper, we explore the relationship between the psychological capital, sport anxiety, and sport performance of collegiate judo athletes. Methods: The research object is the collegiate first-division judo athletes in Taiwan. Convenience sampling was used to conduct an online survey. A total of 106 questionnaires were issued, 102 valid questionnaires were returned, and the effective response rate was 96.23%. The data were analyzed by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: The psychological capital of collegiate judo athletes has a significant positive impact on sport performance; moreover, the sport anxiety of collegiate judo athletes has a significant negative impact on psychological capital. Through psychological capital, sport performance can be improved. Therefore, psychological capital has an intermediary effect. Conclusion: This study shows the higher the level of mental capital of collegiate judo athletes, the better the positive impact on sport performance; in addition, the higher the sport anxiety, the lower the psychological capital. However, sport anxiety can improve sport performance through psychological capital; therefore, we recommend that the training plan of collegiate judo athletes focus on strengthening the athletes' mental skills to improve their sport performance.
Authors: Isabel Mercader Rubio; Nieves Gutiérrez Ángel; María Dolores Pérez Esteban; Nieves Fátima Oropesa Ruiz Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-06-20 Impact factor: 4.614