Author(s): K Uday Bhanu aK Uday Bhanu and A Pallavind A Pallavi

Abstract:

Background: Achievement motivation plays a vital role in sports performance, influencing an athlete’s drive, persistence, and competitive edge. While several studies have examined motivation in sports, limited research has explored gender-based differences among table tennis players.

Objective: This study examines the disparities in achievement drive between male and female table tennis competitors to comprehend how gender impacts psychological traits in athletic performance.

Methods: A total of 580 competitive table tennis players (290 males, 290 females) participated in this study. The Achievement Motivation Scale for Sporting Environments (AMSSE) was used to assess motivation level. Independent sample t-tests were conducted to evaluate differences between genders, Furthermore, A computation was made to determine the effect size of Cohen's d to assess the magnitude of these statistical differences. A correlation study was carried out to investigate the relationship that exists between the level of experience and the level of achievement motivation.

Results: The findings revealed that female table tennis players exhibited significantly higher achievement motivation than their male counterparts (p = 0.001, d = 0.41). The degree of experience and the level of drive to attain one's goals were found to have a reasonably decent connection between the two, and this was noticed across all genders. This was found to be the case.

Conclusion: This investigation examines gender-based variations in achievement motivation among table tennis participants, indicating that female athletes may exhibit a more robust intrinsic drive for success. The findings emphasize the significance of customized coaching approaches to bolster motivation in both male and female athletes. Future scholarly inquiries should explore additional psychological constructs, such as self-efficacy and goal orientation, to develop comprehensive training frameworks.

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