Presentation of a Causal Model of Athletic Success Based on Positive Psychological Experiences and Achievement Motivation with the Mediating Role of Self-Esteem in Student Athletes

Aims:The objective was to construct a causal model to investigate the direct and indirect effects of positive psychological experiences and achievement motivation on athletic success, with self-esteem serving as a mediating factor, among elite student athletes.Method and Materials:A sample of ۲۳۰ elite student athletes was selected through random sampling. Data were collected using the Positive Psychological States Questionnaire (Rajaei et al., ۲۰۱۱), Eysenck’s Self-Esteem Inventory (۱۹۷۶), the Athletic Success Questionnaire (Mousavi & Vaez, ۲۰۱۵), and Hermans’ Achievement Motivation Scale (۱۹۷۰). Data analysis was performed using SPSS and AMOS software, incorporating both descriptive and inferential statistical methods.Findings: The proposed model exhibited a good fit. Positive psychological experiences and achievement motivation showed both direct and indirect (through self-esteem) positive and significant effects on athletic success. Self-esteem played a critical mediating role in enhancing the relationship between positive psychological experiences, achievement motivation, and athletic success.Conclusion The findings highlight the significance of fostering positive psychological factors and self-esteem to enhance athletic success. These results provide a foundation for designing psychological interventions and educational programs for coaches and athletes to optimize performance.

کلیدواژه ها:

Athletic success ، Achievement motivation ، positive psychological states ، Self-esteem