A review of achievement goal theory in sport

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  • スポーツにおける達成目標理論の展望
  • スポーツ ニ オケル タッセイ モクヒョウ リロン ノ テンボウ

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Abstract

Achievement goal theory has been attracting growing attention in the sports realm as well as educational settings. This study reviews recent developments in achievement goal research, focusing on sport settings in particular. Achievement goal theory posits two types of goals, one related to the development of competence and task mastery, called "mastery goal," and the other related to demonstrating ability to perform when compared to others, called "performance goal." Studies until now have shown a positive correlation between mastery and motivation variables, and it was believed that mastery goal was desirable for fostering intrinsic motivation. Recently, however, performance goal has undergone a reappraisal, and the correlation is no longer considered to be negative. Research has been conducted outside Japan on the interaction between motivational climate and achievement goals, but the topic has yet to be explored in Japan. Motivational climate provides an effective strategy for setting achievement goals, and further studies on this topic that take into account cultural differences need to be undertaken in Japan.

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  • 総合保健体育科学

    総合保健体育科学 31 (1), 5-12, 2008-03-31

    The Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, Nagoya University

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