scholarly journals The Impact of Pre-Competition Estimated Results for Elite Archers on Performance According to Achievement Goal Theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Utku Isik

This study aimed to evaluate the estimated/judged results for elite archers before competitions in the context ofAchievement Goal Theory and determine its impact on actual performance. Also, the study assessed the impact ofgoal orientation on the competition scores to comprehend the relationship between goal orientation and performance.Study participants were 116 elite archers who participated in Adult-Youth Indoor Turkey Championship in Izmir.Before the competition, the participants filled in the “Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire”. Before thisscale, a survey form, developed by the researcher, was given to participants to learn about their personalcharacteristics. The participants were asked to make a note of the numbers they wore on the chest of their uniformsand the predicted/judged scores on the survey form. They were informed that at the termination of the competition,their actual scores and their predicted scores would be compared. The study presents two important results. The firstresult is related to the fact that athletes with high goal orientation were significantly more successful than those withlow goal orientation in a real competition environment. The other result of in the current study was the significantrelationship between the pre-competition predictions/estimates of individuals with high goal orientation and theircompetition performances. This study is significant because it demonstrated that individuals with higher goalorientations have higher performances and that their predictions/estimates for their performance are much moreaccurate.

2001 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Harwood ◽  
Lew Hardy

In their response to our recent paper (Harwood, Hardy, & Swain, 2000), Treasure et al. (2001) claimed to have clarified our misconceptions and misrepresentations of achievement goal research. After first of all commenting on the apparently rather emotive nature of their response, we logically deal with each of their criticisms. Specifically, we present sound theoretical arguments to show that: (a) personal theories of achievement hold primacy over achievement goals; (b) we are not “particularly confused” (or even a little confused) in our understanding of conceptions of ability; (c) there are excellent reasons for examining the possibility of a tripartite approach to goal orientation and goal involvement; and (d) the issue of measurement in achievement goal research needs to be carefully reconsidered. Further, in response to the status quo offered by Treasure and colleagues, we call for more innovative research that will help progress the impact of achievement goal theory in competitive sport.


2001 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 317-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren C. Treasure ◽  
Joan L. Duda ◽  
Howard K. Hall ◽  
Glyn C. Roberts ◽  
Carol Ames ◽  
...  

In a recent article, Harwood, Hardy, and Swain (2000) presented what they termed a critical analysis of the conceptualization and measurement of achievement goals in sport. The purpose of the present article is to challenge their interpretation of achievement goal theory and to question many of their subsequent recommendations. Specifically, the present response will focus on Harwood et al.’s (a) interpretation of Nicholls’ personal theories of achievement; (b) their contention that task involvement cannot exist in competitive sport; (c) the proposed tripartite conceptualization of goal involvement states; (d) their understanding of the relationship between the way an individual conceptualizes ability and the foundation of dispositional goal orientations; and (e) their criticisms of the way dispositional goal orientations have been measured in sport. Theoretical frameworks are always a work in progress. To this end, we concur with the spirit of Harwood et al.’s article which implies that our conceptual models should be continuously questioned, tested, and extended. However, we believe their interpretation and recommendations do little to enhance our conceptual understanding of achievement goal theory in sport.


Author(s):  
Gulseren SEKRETER ◽  
Natela DOGHONADZE

The aim of this research is to examine the impact of Achievement Goal motivation Theory on students’ academic success.  Research asserts  that possesing  mastery-learning oriented motivation has a positive impact on students’ academic achievement. This study may be useful for students, teachers and administrators in the identification of college students who are considered at risk for math failure or students who are on the verge of dropping out of college. The research applies a quantitative method of study. Quantitative data have been analyzed using Elliot’s AGQ (Achievement Goal Questionnaire). In the case study of a private Suleyman Sah University, Turkey, the focus of the AGQ has been derived from the central research question: How and why applications of Achievement Goal Theory affect students’ success in mathematics at university? In order to identify students’ goal orientation,   Elliot’s AGQ was given to 53 students who were selected randomly in math classes. Their course exam results were compared to their motivational types. Based on the quantitative  data analiysis, the research suggests that the best way to change one’s thinking during a testing situation (and hence reduce or elminate one’s anxiety) is to intentionally change one’s performance goal and performance-avoidance goal into only a mastry-learning goal


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Svein Ulstad ◽  
Vegard Rønning Valstadsve ◽  
Knut Skjesol

Denne studien er basert på målorienteringsteorien (Achievement Goal Theory - AGT) og selvbestemmelsesteorien (Self-Determination Theory – SDT) som en teoretisk ramme. Hensikten med studien er å se på sammenhengen mellom oppfattet motivasjonsklima og de tre grunnleggende psykologiske behovene for autonomi, kompetanse og sosiale relasjoner i kroppsøving. Videre vil vi se på sammenhengen mellom, tilfredsstillelse eller frustrasjon av behovene og innsats, indre motivasjon og karakter. Undersøkelsen er gjennomført som en spørreundersøkelse på fire videregående skoler i Trøndelag med 231 respondenter. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) ble brukt til å analysere dataene. Resultatene viser at et mestringsorientert klima hadde en positiv sammenheng med tilfredsstillelse av de tre grunnleggende behovene, og at et prestasjonsorientert klima hadde en positiv sammenheng med frustrasjon av de tre grunnleggende behovene. Resultatene viser også at tilfredsstillelse av de tre grunnleggende behovene hadde en positiv sammenheng med innsats, indre motivasjon og karakterer, mens frustrasjon av behovene hadde en negativ sammenheng med innsats. Analyser viser at et mestringsorientert klima har en indirekte positiv sammenheng med indre motivasjon, innsats og karakterer via tilfredsstillelse av behovene, og at et prestasjonsorientert klima har en indirekte negativ sammenheng med innsats via frustrasjon av behov, og en negativ sammenheng men indre motivasjon via dekking av behov. Å sette mestring og utvikling foran prestasjoner og sosial sammenligning trekkes fram som et viktig element i lærerarbeidet. Det er også viktig å legge til rette for gode relasjoner, at elevene får valgmuligheter i undervisningen og at aktiviteter gir mulighet for mestring. Denne studien tar for seg forskning som forhåpentligvis vil bidra til økt bevissthet rundt motivasjonsklima, grunnleggende behov og innsats, indre motivasjon og karakterer på videregående skoler. Nøkkelord: målorienteringsteorien, selvbestemmelsesteorien, innsats, indre motivasjon, kroppsøving ENGELSK TITTEL AbstractThis study is based on the Achievement Goal Theory (AGT) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a theoretical framework. The purpose of the study is to look at the relationship between perceived motivational climate and the three basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence and social relationships in PE. Furthermore, we will look at the relationship between, satisfaction or frustration of the needs, and key learning indicators (effort, inner motivation and grade). The survey has been conducted at four high schools in Trøndelag with 231 respondents. SEM analyses were performed in Mplus. The results show that a mastering climate had a positive connection to satisfaction of the three basic needs, and that a performance-oriented climate had a positive connection to the frustration of the three basic needs. The results also show that satisfaction of the three basic needs had a positive connection to intrinsic motivation and grades, while the frustration of the needs had a negative relation to effort. Further, we have indirect effect from mastery climate to effort, intrinsic motivation and performance through need satisfaction, and an indirect effect from performance climate to effort through both need frustration and need satisfaction. Highlighting mastery and development instead of achievement and social comparison is emphasized as an important element in the teaching work. It is also important to facilitate good relationships, and that activities provide the opportunity for coping. This research will hopefully contribute to increased awareness of the motivation climate, basic needs and learning indicators of upper secondary schools in Norway. Keywords: achievement goal theory, Self-determination theory, effort, intrinsic motivation, physical education.


Author(s):  
Heather M. Wynne ◽  
Karen Clayton ◽  
Akane Zusho ◽  
Samantha R. Turco ◽  
Anthony A. Cancelli ◽  
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