Goals and Success in Sport: The Perspectives of Parents and Adolescent Girls in Kayaking
Setting objectives and evaluating success are intrinsically linked to motivation in sports and behavior during training and competition. According to social cognitive theory, the perception of success is divided into “task” and ”ego”, which indicate an inner orientation versus an external perspectiv...
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| description | Setting objectives and evaluating success are intrinsically linked to motivation in sports and behavior during training and competition. According to social cognitive theory, the perception of success is divided into “task” and ”ego”, which indicate an inner orientation versus an external perspective when analyzing an athlete’s achievements. These impressions can be influenced by various factors such as maturity level, gender, and the type of activity in which they participate. The current study compares perceptions of success among parents and adolescent girls competing in kayaking in Israel. To this end, a qualitative study was conducted with 20 in-depth interviews emphasizing goal setting and individual perceptions of success. The research findings reveal that contrary to previous studies, there is a perceptual gap between the two groups, with parents measuring success primarily in terms of enjoyment and self-fulfillment, and girls referring to perceived success in the context of achievements. It was also found that there is a discrepancy between setting goals and defining success, following experience and interactions within the training. The article discusses the reasons behind these gaps and the potential ramifications for sports activity and participation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2ebebd41817d4ce08916e7afe153c7222023-11-18T18:20:11ZengMDPI AGBehavioral Sciences2076-328X2023-07-0113758010.3390/bs13070580Goals and Success in Sport: The Perspectives of Parents and Adolescent Girls in KayakingOrr Levental0Yosi Yaffe1Dalit Lev Arey2Department of Physical Education, Tel Hai Academic College, Qiryat Shemona 1220800, IsraelDepartment of Education, Tel Hai Academic College, Qiryat Shemona 1220800, IsraelSchool of Psychology, The Academic College of Tel Aviv Yaffo, Tel Aviv-Yafo 6818211, IsraelSetting objectives and evaluating success are intrinsically linked to motivation in sports and behavior during training and competition. According to social cognitive theory, the perception of success is divided into “task” and ”ego”, which indicate an inner orientation versus an external perspective when analyzing an athlete’s achievements. These impressions can be influenced by various factors such as maturity level, gender, and the type of activity in which they participate. The current study compares perceptions of success among parents and adolescent girls competing in kayaking in Israel. To this end, a qualitative study was conducted with 20 in-depth interviews emphasizing goal setting and individual perceptions of success. The research findings reveal that contrary to previous studies, there is a perceptual gap between the two groups, with parents measuring success primarily in terms of enjoyment and self-fulfillment, and girls referring to perceived success in the context of achievements. It was also found that there is a discrepancy between setting goals and defining success, following experience and interactions within the training. The article discusses the reasons behind these gaps and the potential ramifications for sports activity and participation.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/7/580kayakingIsraelparentsadolescent girlssportssuccess |
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| title | Goals and Success in Sport: The Perspectives of Parents and Adolescent Girls in Kayaking |
| title_full | Goals and Success in Sport: The Perspectives of Parents and Adolescent Girls in Kayaking |
| title_fullStr | Goals and Success in Sport: The Perspectives of Parents and Adolescent Girls in Kayaking |
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| title_short | Goals and Success in Sport: The Perspectives of Parents and Adolescent Girls in Kayaking |
| title_sort | goals and success in sport the perspectives of parents and adolescent girls in kayaking |
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