Socioeconomic status and motivation in endurance sports: insights from long-distance running

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 26, 2025

Introduction Endurance running is a popular activity with varying motivations, yet the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) on these motivations has not been thoroughly explored. This study investigates how SES (income, education, vocational status) shapes three groups runners: recreational runners (RRs), marathoners (MAs), and ultramarathoners (Us) in Poland. Methods A large-scale online survey ( N = 1,539) was conducted between January March 2008, capturing participants’ demographic characteristics, experience, motivation. Results The results reveal differences motivational priorities across groups. Us were more motivated by achievement self-esteem, while RRs prioritized social affiliation, showed balance two. However, reported effect sizes η 2 0.01) suggest that exist, they are small practical significance. Higher-SES individuals focused achievement-related goals, lower-SES emphasized health benefits connection. analysis also found higher-SES participants likely to complete marathons ultramarathons, financial stability professional access playing key role. Discussion Nevertheless, ultramarathon participation appeared depend intrinsic motivation than resources. These findings underline complex interplay SES, personality, emphasizing need for tailored strategies support diverse runners. Further research may explore broader psychological cultural factors influencing motivations.

Language: Английский

Factors Influencing Sport Persistence Along the Socio-Ecological Model—A Presentation of Sport Persistence Models Based on the Findings of a Representative Hungarian Sample

Sports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 97 - 97

Published: March 25, 2025

Background/Objectives: Sport persistence, defined as an athlete’s behavioural commitment to sport, is influenced by various psychological, social, and environmental factors. This study examines sport persistence using ecological framework, incorporating Bronfenbrenner’s socio-ecological model Bauman’s multi-level physical activity model. It aims identify the key determinants of among Hungarian athletes differentiate influencing factors for competitive recreational athletes. Methods: The analysed data from 1105 (518 male, 557 female) secondary (n = 478) university 626) students who pursued 533) or 572) sports. A structured questionnaire assessed socio-demographic factors, sport-specific variables, psychological characteristics, influences. Statistical analyses were applied predictors persistence. Results: For athletes, was most strongly predicted goal orientation (β 0.322; p < 0.001), win 0.156; resilience 0.161; training frequency 0.122; 0.017). In contrast, athletes’ linked task 0.092; 0.013), well-being 0.008), social support 0.084; 0.006). father’s employment status had a positive effect on while broader more relevant role micro-, exo-, macro-system such peer teacher infrastructure, found be limited in levels. Conclusions: primarily driven individual rather than Competitive show through performance-oriented traits, rely motivation. These findings suggest that tailored interventions could enhance performance.

Language: Английский

Why do students drop out of regular sport in late adolescent? The experience of a systematic review

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

The positive impact of youth sport on physical, mental and social health has been highlighted in several research which reinforces further investigations concerning the reasons for dropout athletes. As one most emergent difficulties sports is to prevent athletes from dropping out, it important explore what factors play part this process. purpose study was identify barriers challenges related persistence dropout.

Language: Английский