The role of self–esteem and passion in determining resilience in athletes: an application of structural equation modelling

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of self-esteem and passion in determining resilience in athletes. Material and Methods: 105 females (X age =19.50±1.45) and 132 males (X age =21.27±2.76) totally 237 (X age =20.49±2.44) university athletes voluntarily participated in this study. “Personal Information Form”, “ Sport Passion scale”, “Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale” and “Brief Resilience Scale” were administered to athletes. Descriptive analysis and “Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)” was used to test the relationships among resilience with self-esteem, obsessive and harmony passion level in athletes. According to the research results , concerned findings are listed below . Results: According to results of modelling which was conducted by structural equation modelling (SEM) using AMOS, regression coefficient were 0.58 (p<0.001) for resilience and self-esteem, 0.56 (p<0.001) for resilience and harmony passion, -0.34 (p<0.001) for resilience and obsessive passion. Conclusion: In conclusion, there was a significant positive relationship among resilience, self-esteem and harmony passion. Furthermore, in conclusion, there was a significant negative relationship between resilience and obsessive passion.