The Relationship of Goal Orientation and Perceived Motivational Climate with Sportsmanship Orientation

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of goal orientation and perceived motivational climate with sportsmanship orientation indexes. Participants were 366 male athletes (mean age=17.51±2.47) who were selected using cluster random method. The subjects completed Task and Ego Orientation in Sport (TEOSQ), Perceived Motivational Climate (PMCQ) questionnaire and Multidimensional Sportsmanship Orientation Scale (MOSO) respectively. Pearson correlation coefficient showed a positive significant relationship of task orientation and perceived task motivational climate with respecting sport rules and regulations, respecting the opponents, and respecting social conventions (p≤0.01). Regression analysis revealed that perceived task motivational climate was the only predictor of respecting rules and regulations, respecting the opponents, and respecting social conventions (p≤0.01). In conclusion, athletes in a task motivational climate will be more willing to act morally and observe sportsmanship orientation.