Relationship between Participation Motives and Connection to Soccer of Male University Players
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Date
2020
Authors
Rintaugu, Elijah G.
Mwangi, Francis M.
Thangu, Edna K.
Otieno, Michael
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International Academic Journals
Abstract
Participation in physical activity or sport has numerous benefits. This is more apt at the university level
where students pursue multiple roles. However little is known on the participation motives and extent of
connection (attachment) to different sport codes at the university level. The purpose of the study was to
examine the relationship between participation motives and connection to soccer of male university
players. It was predicted that participation motives and connection to soccer would not be mediated by
selected demographic factors of birth rank and level of study. Data was collected through selfadministered questionnaires from male university soccer players (n=242) who were taking part in a
university soccer championship. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics of percentages and
means, while inferential statistics of one ANOVA was used to test for differences. The major motives for
participation in soccer were to develop physical skills and abilities, keeping in shape and interaction
with others with significant differences ( ) based on birth ranks and year of study. Most of the
soccer players were highly connected to soccer through attraction, identity affirmation and centrality
with no significant differences ( ) attributed to level of study and birth ranks. Study
recommends that coaches and team trainers need to take stock of the players motives as they schedule
training and competition. They should also explore ways and means of ensuring that soccer players are
networked for continued participation.
Description
A research article published in International Journal of Psychology and
Counselling
Keywords
Participation, motives, connection, university, soccer
Citation
Rintaugu, E. G., Mwangi, F. M., Thangu, E. K., & Otieno, M. (2020). Relationship between participation motives and connection to soccer of male university players. International Journal of Psychology and Counselling, 12(4), 152-158.