Diferencias en orientación de meta, motivación autodeterminada, inteligencia emocional y satisfacción con los resultados deportivos entre piragüistas expertos y novatos

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to analyze the differences in goal orientation, self-determined motivation, emotional intelligence and sport satisfaction between expert and novice canoeing paddlers. 214 male paddlers from 20 different countries took part in the study and were chosen by the number of medals in their national championships [Novices, no medals (n = 73), Experts 1, from 1 to 3 medals (n = 62), and Experts 2, more than 3 medals (n = 79)] and the years of training experience [few years, from 1 to 4 (n = 53), Intermediate, from 4 to 9 (n = 89), and many years, more than 9 (n = 72)]. A 3 × 3 MANOVA was conducted (number of medal x years of experience) that showed statistically significant differences. The expert athletes showed higher levels in both goal orientations (ego, task); more motivation, intrinsic as well as extrinsic motivation; higher emotional intelligence and more sport satisfaction. These findings are consistent with previous studies with elite athletes from various other sports.