The study of Motivation to Participate in Sport Level and Related Factors among Cambodia National Athletes
Keywords:
Motivation, Participation in sport, CambodiaAbstract
This descriptive study was designed to assess the motivation to participate in sport level and related factors among Cambodia National Athletes (CNAs). The inclusion criteria were the CNAs who aged (18-40 years old) and registered with identified from National Sports Training Center (NSTC), Cambodia. The study population was 347 players. The study tool was a self-administrated questionnaire which consists of demographic data, sports motivation scale (SMS -28) and factor related to sport motivation. The sports motivation scale (SMS -28) English version has been translated into the Khmer language by back translation technique which the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient found 0.93. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, ANOVA and multiple regression were applied for data analysis. The response rate was 100.0%. The results show a high level of motivation as the mean score was 4.13 (0.31) 95%CI, 4.09,4.15. The highest dimension of sports motivation level was extrinsic motivation– identified and intrinsic motivation - to experience stimulation. When controlling other related factors, this study found the sports coach style, a training program which targeted athletes and encourages and support by the family were statistically related to motivation to participate in sport level. This study provides practical implications associated with the promotion of better sports motivation among CNAs and its’ factors which can be used to develop a sports motivation program for CNAs and to encourage more athletes to participate in activities and can develop athletes more potential.
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