Browsing by Subject "Psychological education"

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    Do psychological factors play a crucial role in sport performance? – Research on personality and psychological variables of athletes in Hungary
    (Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2016) Gyomber, Noemi; Kovacs, Krisztina; Lenart, Agota
    ABSTRACT: Contemporary research aims to investigate background factors that contribute to successful sport performance. Of these factors the psychological well-being and mental health status should be underlined that have gained a significant role, particularly in the frames of sport psychological counseling. The aim of the present study is to seek for interrelations of psychological variables and sport performance of young athletes, and to reveal what advantages might be utilized in younger ages to strengthen sport performance. No gender differences were found in sport performance; while age showed significant difference. The findings indicated differences of the investigated psychological variables by age and gender. Regression analyses were employed to test how psychological factors predict successful sport performance. The analyses strengthened the role of age and gender specific factors that should be considered during sport psychological counseling. The benefits should be highlighted in young age in order to ensure more successful performance in adulthood.
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    The impact of psychological education on the motivation for participating in physical activities among pedagogical students in Vietnam
    (Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2025) Khanh, Mai Quoc; Kien, Phan Trung; Tinh, Tran Trung; Sin departamento asociado
    This study investigated the impact of psychological education on enhancing the motivation of pedagogical students to participate in physical activities at three major universities in Hanoi: Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE), Hanoi Metropolitan University (HMU), and National Academy of Education Management (NAEM). The research applied Self-Determination Theory (SDT), emphasizing three fundamental psychological needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—to foster intrinsic motivation. Data were collected from 450 students and 30 faculty members using mixed-methods research. The findings revealed significant improvements in students’ intrinsic motivation following the intervention, particularly at HNUE (increasing from 3.9 to 5.4). Amotivation decreased substantially across all institutions, with the largest reduction observed at HNUE (from 2.4 to 1.2). Social support from peers and faculty emerged as a key factor in enhancing intrinsic motivation and reducing amotivation, particularly among female students and first- and second-year cohorts. The study highlights the critical role of psychological education in developing more effective physical education programs. It provides a practical foundation for advancing psychological education interventions to promote sustainable motivation and long-term health benefits for pedagogical students in Vietnam.