Does Running A First Marathon Influence General Self-Efficacy and Positive Orientation?
Anna Gorczyca , Tomasz Jankowski , Piotr Oleś
Abstract
The aim of this study was to measure the potential increase in general self-efficacy (GSE) and positive orientation (PO) in the context of a first marathon run. Self-efficacy and positive orientation, defined as a general tendency to evaluate self, life and future in a positive way were measured at three time points: at the beginning of preparation, just after completing the marathon, and two months after completing the marathon. Eighty adults (23 women) completed the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES; Schwarzer & Jerusalem, 1995) and Positivity Scale (PS; Caprara et al., 2012). A latent trajectory model was used to test the hypothesis that self-efficacy and PO would be higher immediately after the marathon and two months later than at the start of preparation. The marathon had a significant effect only in women. Slopes indicating rates of change in self-efficacy and PO were also correlated. The second autoregressive model suggested that PO was a causal factor in changes in GSE over time. Results are discussed in the light of relevant contemporary literatureAuthor | |||||
Journal series | International Journal of Sport Psychology, ISSN 0047-0767, (A 15 pkt) | ||||
Issue year | 2016 | ||||
No | 47 | ||||
Pages | 1-00 | ||||
Publication size in sheets | 0.3 | ||||
Keywords in English | Marathon; Positive orientation; self-efficacy | ||||
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DOI | DOI:10.7352/IJSP2016.47 | ||||
Language | en angielski | ||||
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Score (nominal) | 20 | ||||
Publication indicators | : 2016 = 0.513; : 2016 = 0.61 (2) - 2016=0.78 (5) | ||||
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