The Role of Perfectionism and Controlling Conditions in Norwegian Elite Junior Performers' Motivational Processes.

ABSTRACT: Conceptualized within the framework of self-determination theory, the aim of the current study was to investigate the relation between perfectionistic concerns and (a) controlled (non-self-determined) motivation and (b) performance anxiety through basic psychological need frustration (frustration of competence, autonomy, and realtedness), and if these relations would be moderated by controlling teaching/coaching conditions. We used a cross-sectional moderated mediation design and purposefully selected Norwegian elite junior performers (N = 171; mean age = 17.3; SD age = 0.94) from talent development schools, who completed an online questionnaire to report their perceptions of the study variables. Associations were examined using structural equation modeling. The results showed that perfect

SUBMITTER: Haraldsen HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6582430 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature