Factors Influencing Motivation Level in Competitive Sports: A Survey on Male Athletes of Pakistan

Abstract

The main focus of this study is to identify the variables affecting and motivating athletes who participate in competitive sports. The researchers choose 400 male athletes ranging 18 to 26 years old from Pakistan to get the desired results. The participation motivation questionnaire was used to gather data, and the acquired data was analyzed using SPSS 17; mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage values were computed. Only 39% of athletes confirms that they feel driven, whereas, 51.50% of athletes joining these organizations seem motivated by success and status. For this reason, compared to the other components, this component has the lowest average range (21%). With a mean score of 1.55, it can be inferred that 57.5% of athletes find enjoyment and socialization while using sports equipment. 50% of athletes want to keep up their physical health and skill levels, according to the sixth element, "Skill Development," which has a mean score of 1.53. Athletes desire to play sports to become more determined and proficient in their sport; they also want to use marks to modify their behavior, acquire new skills, be creative, set objectives, cultivate interests, create plans, enhance involvement, and develop abilities.