Factors Motivating Youth Sports Participation: Grit and Goal Orientation

By : Aadit Ingle

Page No: 359-367

Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between grit, task orientation, and ego orientation among young athletes aged 12-20 years participating in cricket and tennis in Pune, India. A sample of 87 athletes completed the Grit Scale and the Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ). Pearson correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between grit and task orientation for both cricket (r=0.42, p<0.01) and tennis players (r=0.33, p<0.05). No significant correlation was found between grit and ego orientation for either sport. These findings suggest that promoting task-oriented goals is crucial for enhancing athletes’ perseverance, resilience, and overall performance in the Indian sporting context. The study highlights the importance of developing grit and task orientation in young athletes to support their long-term success and well-being. Future research should explore these relationships across a wider range of sports and geographic regions in India, as well as investigate potential mediating and moderating factors influencing the development of grit and goal orientations in youth sports.

Author:
Aadit Ingle : Student, Erandwane Kedar building off Karve road, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2024.19.02.16