The Investigation of Motivation Levels of Archers with Sports Education

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the motivation levels of archers who have received sports education. A total of 130 male and 80 female archers from different categories participated in the study and completed a motivation scale. Data were analyzed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, and LSD tests. According to the gender variable, significant differences were found in the factors affecting motivation, such as coach and athlete role behaviors, psychosocial development, competition excitement, and individual life satisfaction (p<0.05). No significant differences were observed in other subdimensions (p>0.05). In terms of gender, significant differences were also found in the coach's psychosocial competence and the athlete's social life subdimensions (p<0.001). According to the age variable, significant differences were found in all motivational subdimensions except for achievement expectation (p<0.05 and p<0.001). Additionally, in relation to being a national athlete, significant differences were determined in the coach’s psychosocial competence and reward expectation dimensions (p<0.001). No significant differences were found in other variables (p>0.05).

Conclusion: Based on the findings, the most important factors affecting the motivation of archers with sports education were psychosocial development and the coach’s psychosocial competence. Moreover, demographic variables such as gender and age were also found to influence motivation. Accordingly, individuals responsible for motivating archers should adopt approaches that consider the athletes' gender, age, and expectations. Particularly at the national team level, it is recommended that coaches be more qualified and competent, as they play a critical role in enhancing athletes’ motivation levels.