Presentation of a Causal Model of Athletic Success Based on Positive Psychological Experiences and Achievement Motivation with the Mediating Role of Self-Esteem in Student Athletes | ||
| International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention | ||
| Article 6, Volume 10, Issue 4, Autumn 2025, Pages 1324-1332 PDF (896.65 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.48311/ijmpp.2025.116839.82902 | ||
| Author | ||
| Ali Jalili Shishavan* | ||
| Department of Sport Psychology, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aims:The objective was to construct a causal model to investigate the direct and indirect effects of positive psychological experiences and achievement motivation on athletic success, with self-esteem serving as a mediating factor, among elite student athletes. Method and Materials:A sample of 230 elite student athletes was selected through random sampling. Data were collected using the Positive Psychological States Questionnaire (Rajaei et al., 2011), Eysenck’s Self-Esteem Inventory (1976), the Athletic Success Questionnaire (Mousavi & Vaez, 2015), and Hermans’ Achievement Motivation Scale (1970). Data analysis was performed using SPSS and AMOS software, incorporating both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Findings: The proposed model exhibited a good fit. Positive psychological experiences and achievement motivation showed both direct and indirect (through self-esteem) positive and significant effects on athletic success. Self-esteem played a critical mediating role in enhancing the relationship between positive psychological experiences, achievement motivation, and athletic success. Conclusion The findings highlight the significance of fostering positive psychological factors and self-esteem to enhance athletic success. These results provide a foundation for designing psychological interventions and educational programs for coaches and athletes to optimize performance. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Athletic success; achievement motivation; positive psychological states; self-esteem | ||
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