An exploratory study of perfectionism and sport orientation among Japanese Track and Field athletes
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- Araki Kaori
- University of Hyogo, School of Human Science and Environment
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- Nishigaki Toshio
- University of Hyogo, School of Human Science and Environment
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- Toji Hideki
- University of Hyogo, School of Human Science and Environment
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Abstract
<p>The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between perfectionism and sport orientation as well as to explore sport-specific perfectionism among Japanese athletes. Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS)39), the Sport Orientation Questionnaire (SOQ)21), and eight questions specific to perfectionism in track and field were administered. A total of 114 (65 females and 49 males) athletes from two track and field teams in Japan completed the questionnaires. Self-Oriented perfectionism exhibited significant positive relationships with all (SOQ) scores. Canonical correlation analyses confirmed the positive relationship between Self-Oriented perfectionism and competitiveness, goal-, as well as win-orientation. Also, Socially Prescribed perfectionism was not related to competitiveness, but was related to low win-and negatively high goal-orientation. The results revealed that Self-Oriented perfectionism seems a core dimension in understanding athletes’perfectionistic behaviors. Further research should include appropriate scales to measure sport-specific perfectionism among athletes.</p>
Journal
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- Journal of Physical Exercise and Sports Science
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Journal of Physical Exercise and Sports Science 15 (1), 25-34, 2009-12-30
Japan Society of Physical Exercise and Sport Science
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- CRID
- 1390857368729021184
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- NII Article ID
- 40016958492
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- NII Book ID
- AA11422552
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- ISSN
- 24359912
- 13421026
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- NDL BIB ID
- 10548781
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- Text Lang
- en
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- Data Source
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- JaLC
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- CiNii Articles
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