Exploring the Relationship between Motivation and Athletic Burnout among Elite Athletes

Resumen

The primary objective of this research study is to ascertain the connection between top athletes' motivation and athletic burnout. This study uses particular questions about the variables as main data analysis for this aim. Athletic burnout is a mediator between motivation, the key independent variable, and this relationship. Elite athletes are the major dependent variable for assessing the research study with smart PLS software and producing data about them. The significant analysis between independent and dependent variables, the descriptive statistic analysis, the correlation analysis, the co-linearity statistic analysis, etc. In an athlete's career, motivation initially plays a beneficial role by encouraging them to set objectives, train assiduously, and pursue greatness. However, an athlete may be at a higher risk of burnout if they become overly fixated on receiving accolades or validation from other sources, such as winning championships or making money. This is especially true for elite athletes who frequently experience tremendous pressure to perform at a high level. The overall research study found that there is a positive relationship between motivation and athletic burnout among elite athletes.