Motivational factors for adult amateur volleyball athletes

Ellen Aniszewski; José Henrique; Gabriela Simões Silva; Guilherme   Mascimiano; Thaísa Alves  Penna; Aldair José Oliveira

doi:10.4025/jphyseduc.v35i1.3508

Authors

Ellen Aniszewski Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica-RJ, Brazil Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9327-3969
José Henrique Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica-RJ, Brazil Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2159-6611
Gabriela Simões Silva Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica-RJ, Brazil Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1041-340X
Guilherme Mascimiano Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica-RJ, Brazil Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2403-2464
Thaísa Alves Penna Salgado de Oliveira University (UNIVERSO), São Gonçalo-PR, Brazil Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9087-5761
Aldair José Oliveira Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica-RJ, Brazil Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2714-0615

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4025/jphyseduc.v35i1.3508

Keywords:

Motivation; Self-Determination Theory; Volleyball

Abstract

Volleyball is one of the most popular recreational and competitive sports in the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the main factors that motivate amateur volleyball players and to determine whether they differ between sexes. The sample consisted of 200 athletes, with a mean age of 26.5 ± 5.5 years, from amateur teams of the adult category who participated in the Rio de Janeiro State Volleyball League in 2018. The Participation Motivation Questionnaire (PMQ), adapted and validated for Brazil, was used for this purpose. The results indicated that affiliation, health, technical improvement and physical conditioning are the most important factors for practitioners, demonstrating the predominance of self-regulated intrinsic reasons, which contribute to lasting bonds with the sports practice.