THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN RECREATIONAL SPORT PARTICIPATION

Authors

  • ABDUL RAFEEQUE. T. C Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
  • NEETHU P.S Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

Keywords:

Recreational Sports, Intra-personal, Inter-personal, Psychological Factors.

Abstract

This paper made an attempt to investigate the role of psychological factors in recreational sport participation. Relevant theoretical and empirical evidence is reviewed to find out the psychological factors which influence in recreational sport participation. It would appear that an understanding of what motivates people to participate in recreational sport could be an important psychological factor to consider, especially when considering ways of increasing and maintaining participation in recreational sports. Motivation not only promotes participation in recreational sport because of the internal benefits experienced but it can help overcome perceived participation constraints. Other related factors include locus of control, flow states and goal orientations. In terms of flow states, the findings suggest that creating environments in which individuals can experience optimal flow states could improve prolonged participation in recreational sports. Specifically, a balance between the level of challenge and the skill needed to achieve is required so that individuals do not enter the anxiety or apathy states which may result in withdrawal from the activity. Motivational orientations, perceived constraints and socio - economic information may be key elements to consider.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0903.1731

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Published

2015-06-30

How to Cite

RAFEEQUE. T. C, A., & P.S, N. (2015). THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN RECREATIONAL SPORT PARTICIPATION. International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences, 4(2), 76–83. Retrieved from https://ijobsms.org/index.php/ijobsms/article/view/274