태권도 수련생들이 지각한 관계성 지지가 심리적 욕구와 내적동기에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine a structural relationship between perceived relatedness support, psychological needs, and intrinsic motivation among adolescent students who participated in Taekwondo training at a gym. The participants were 104 students (M age=16.4) who enrolled in the middle and high schools and completed three well-validated questionnaires. Data results analyzed by structural equation modeling(SEM) indicated that perceived relatedness support significantly influenced three psychological needs(autonomy, competence, relatedness) which led to the internalization of intrinsic motivation. The findings suggest Taekwondo coaches need to provide relatedness-supportive behaviors for Taekwondo trainees during training, which is more likely to bring about positive emotions and improved physical ability. Some implications were discussed in terms of the method of providing relatedness supports.