Psychosocial factors as predictors of dropout in ultra-trailers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although research on the physiological and psychological factors of endurance performance has been extensive, the factors related to dropping out of ultra-trail races have not been well documented. The aim of this study was to examine psychosocial factors as predictors of dropout in ultra-trail runners.

Methods

Two hundred and twenty-one volunteer athletes completed a survey that included measures of: (a) motivational variables (self-determined motivation, basic needs satisfaction, achievement goals), (b) theory of planned behavior constructs (attitudes, subjective norms, self-efficacy and intention to finish the race), and (c) coping strategies in sport.

Results

The results showed that finishers had higher scores for self-efficacy and intention to finish th

SUBMITTER: Corrion K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6218041 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature