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Balancing the Field: Internal Motivation, Well-Being, and Soccer Participation Among College Students in Northeast China

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  • Xin Xiang

    (Beijing Normal University)

  • Jiewu Zou

    (Beijing Normal University)

  • Jia Shi

    (Beijing Normal University)

  • Qi Wang

    (Beijing Normal University)

Abstract

This research investigates the interplay between internal motivation, subjective well-being, and soccer participation among college students in Northeast China. Anchored in self-determination theory and benefit theory, this study employs a survey-based method, incorporating path and regression analysis to scrutinize the proposed model. We discovered that internal motivation significantly enhances subjective well-being, with social benefits as a full mediator and physical and mental health as partial mediators in this relationship. On the other hand, external motivation negatively impacts the association between internal motivation and well-being, both in physical and mental aspects, as well as social benefits. However, it does not moderate the relationship between internal motivation and subjective well-being, contradicting our initial expectations. These findings offer valuable insights into subjective well-being dynamics among non-soccer-participating college students, highlighting the pivotal role of psychological and motivational factors. Our research contributes to the discourse on promoting well-being in educational settings, which is pertinent to the knowledge economy. The results underscore the importance of internal over external motivation in enhancing students’ well-being and offer guidance for educational institutions to foster environments conducive to students’ internal motivation. This study not only bridges significant gaps in the existing literature but also provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics of student motivation and well-being, aligning with the broader objectives of the knowledge economy.

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  • Xin Xiang & Jiewu Zou & Jia Shi & Qi Wang, 2024. "Balancing the Field: Internal Motivation, Well-Being, and Soccer Participation Among College Students in Northeast China," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 15(4), pages 18174-18201, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:15:y:2024:i:4:d:10.1007_s13132-024-01849-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s13132-024-01849-5
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