A study on the relationship between taekwondo athletes’ psychological capital and athletic achievement

Wenpeng Zhan *

School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Lingnan Normal University, Guangdong, China.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 12(02), 709–717.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.2.1247
Publication history: 
Received on 27 May 2024; revised on 05 July 2024; accepted on 08 July 2024
 
Abstract: 
The aim of this study is to investigate how psychological capital can predict athletic achievement among Taekwondo athletes. Data was collected using the psychological capital questionnaire and the athletic achievement scale through a survey of Taekwondo athletes. A total of 421 valid responses were collected with a response rate of 81.7%. The data was analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results show that the psychological capital dimensions of self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism have a significant impact on the athletic achievement of Taekwondo athletes. Among these dimensions, self-efficacy has the greatest impact on athletic achievement, while optimism has the least influence. Overall, psychological capital accounts for 79.6% of the variance in athletic achievement. Based on these results, the study suggests several recommendations for future research.
 
Keywords: 
Taekwondo athletes; Psychological capital; Athletic achievement; SEM-PLS; Self-Efficacy
 
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