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Title
An investigation of the different motivations of marathon runners with varying degrees of experience.
Authors
Masters, K. S.; Ogles, B. M.
Journal
Journal of Sport Behavior 1995 Vol. 18 No. 1 pp. 69-79
ISSN
0162-7341
Record Number
19951806800
Abstract
The factors which motivate someone to initiate an activity are often different from the factors which motivate the individual to continue in that activity. In addition, these factors are likely to vary from activity to activity. Consequently, the motivations for marathon running of first time participants, those with mid-levels of experience, and veteran marathon runners may differ. In this study, the motivations of 472 marathon runners of various levels of experience were compared through discriminant analysis. Two significant discriminant functions were obtained. The results indicated that veteran marathon runners were primarily motivated by a 'marathon social identity ' that included elements of competition, recognition, and health concern. Mid-level experience marathon runners found an 'internal focus ' characterized by psychological rejuvenation and personal performance enhancement to be most influential. First time marathon runners were less motivated by these functions than other marathon runners but seemed to be influenced by health and weight concerns along with goal achievement and self esteem.
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Theories of Motivation in Sport and Exercise Psychology
As stated, cause-based endurance-training programs often claim that the cause automatically motivates participants to meet their training commitments. However, actual research on the specific relationship between cause and motivation is sparse
(Havenar & Lochbaum, 2007; King, 2006; Nettleton & Hardey, 2006). This section
examines
Document details
Title
An investigation of the different motivations of marathon runners with varying degrees of experience.
Authors
Masters, K. S.; Ogles, B. M.
Journal
Journal of Sport Behavior 1995 Vol. 18 No. 1 pp. 69-79
ISSN
0162-7341
Record Number
19951806800
Abstract
The factors which motivate someone to initiate an activity are often different from the factors which motivate the individual to continue in that activity. In addition, these factors are likely to vary from activity to activity. Consequently, the motivations for marathon running of first time participants, those with mid-levels of experience, and veteran marathon runners may differ. In this study, the motivations of 472 marathon runners of various levels of experience were compared through discriminant analysis. Two significant discriminant functions were obtained. The results indicated that veteran marathon runners were primarily motivated by a 'marathon social identity ' that included elements of competition, recognition, and health concern. Mid-level experience marathon runners found an 'internal focus ' characterized by psychological rejuvenation and personal performance enhancement to be most influential. First time marathon runners were less motivated by these functions than other marathon runners but seemed to be influenced by health and weight concerns along with goal achievement and self esteem.
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Theories of Motivation in Sport and Exercise Psychology
As stated, cause-based endurance-training programs often claim that the cause automatically motivates participants to meet their training commitments. However, actual research on the specific relationship between cause and motivation is sparse
(Havenar & Lochbaum, 2007; King, 2006; Nettleton & Hardey, 2006). This section
examines
References: 10 CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction Sport psychology is a broad field which can largely be defined as the “study of the psychological basis, processes and effects of sport” (European Federation of Sport Psychology, 1996) Source: Journal of Phenomenological Psychology, Volume 41, Number 2, 2010 , pp. 234-267(34) Publisher: BRILL