Psychological Performance Strategies Training to Improve Achievement Motivation in Athletes

NCT ID: NCT07200219

Last Updated: 2025-10-01

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-01

Study Completion Date

2025-04-30

Brief Summary

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This quasi-experimental study was designed to evaluate whether a structured, four-week psychological performance strategies training program could improve achievement motivation among licensed athletes. Fifty athletes were assigned to an experimental group (n=25) and a control group (n=25). The experimental group received training twice weekly for four weeks, including goal setting, self-talk, emotional control, imagery, automaticity, action orientation, attention control, and relaxation. Achievement motivation was measured at baseline and after the intervention using the Sport-Specific Achievement Motivation Scale.

Detailed Description

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Achievement motivation is a key determinant of athletic performance, yet few studies have systematically investigated structured psychological skills training in this area. This study aimed to examine the effect of a multi-component psychological performance strategies program on achievement motivation in athletes.

A total of 50 licensed athletes from the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Aksaray University, voluntarily participated. Participants were divided into an experimental group (n=25) and a control group (n=25). The experimental group received supervised psychological performance strategies training, consisting of eight modules delivered over four weeks (two sessions per week, 60 minutes each). Training content included:

* Goal setting
* Self-talk
* Emotional control
* Imagery
* Automaticity
* Taking action
* Attention control and negative thinking management
* Relaxation techniques

The control group did not receive any intervention. Outcome assessment was performed using the Sport-Specific Achievement Motivation Scale, administered at baseline and after the 4-week program.

Conditions

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Achievement Athlete Athletic Performance Sports

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Psychological Performance Strategies Training

Licensed athletes received a structured, supervised psychological performance strategies training program over 4 weeks. The program consisted of 8 modules (two 60-minute sessions per week) covering goal setting, self-talk, emotional control, imagery, automaticity, action orientation, attention control/negative thinking management, and relaxation techniques. Training was delivered in a group setting by qualified instructors.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Psychological Performance Strategies Training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A structured 4-week program of psychological performance strategies training delivered to licensed athletes. The program consisted of 8 sessions (twice per week, 60 minutes each) including modules on goal setting, self-talk, emotional control, imagery, automaticity, action orientation, attention control/negative thinking management, and relaxation techniques. Training was conducted in a supervised group format by qualified instructors.

No Intervention

Licensed athletes assigned to the control group did not receive any psychological training during the 4-week period. They continued their usual academic and training routines without additional intervention.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Psychological Performance Strategies Training

A structured 4-week program of psychological performance strategies training delivered to licensed athletes. The program consisted of 8 sessions (twice per week, 60 minutes each) including modules on goal setting, self-talk, emotional control, imagery, automaticity, action orientation, attention control/negative thinking management, and relaxation techniques. Training was conducted in a supervised group format by qualified instructors.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Licensed athletes enrolled at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Aksaray University
* Age ≥18 years
* Voluntary agreement to participate and provide informed consent
* No prior participation in psychological performance strategy training

Exclusion Criteria

* Previous exposure to structured sports psychology or psychological skills training programs
* Presence of acute injury, illness, or medical condition preventing participation
* Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Ladislav Batalik

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ladislav Batalik

Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University; Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital Brno

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Metin YÜCEANT, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Aksaray Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi, Turkey

Locations

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Aksaray University, Faculty of Sports Sciences

Aksaray, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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PPS-ATH-2025

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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