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
  • Nishigaki Toshio
    University of Hyogo, School of Human Science and Environment
  • Toji Hideki
    University of Hyogo, School of Human Science and Environment

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<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>

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