Personality determinants of goal orientation in elite long-distance and mountain runners
Łukasz Bojkowski,
Dominika Kłoda
Abstract:Background and Study Aim. The achievement theory points to two motivational orientations that represent different views on an individual's perception of success. In sports, these aspects are closely associated with various individual characteristics and athletic achievements. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between personality traits and aspects of goal orientation among long-distance and mountain runners of both genders.
Material and Methods. The study involved 9 women aged 26 to 34 an… Show more
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