The Effects of Basic Psychological Needs on Emotion and Personality of Middle School Students through School Sports Clubs

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate how middle school students' basic psychological needs for school sports clubs affect their emotions and personality it enhance the importance of physical activity for character development in middle school. Methods To achieve the purpose, four middle schools located in D City were selected and the data of 440 people were analyzed. The collected data were verified for suitability through validity and reliability analysis and influence was verified through correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. Results The desire for autonomy, competence, and relationship of basic psychological needs promotes positive emotions, but the desire for autonomy and relationship predicts that negative emotions can be reduced. And It was predicted that the higher the perception of competence and relationship needs, the higher the consideration and communication of personality, self-respect, courtesy, and self-regulation. Conclusions Now, instead of being satisfied with participation, it is necessary to provide various physical activities considering students' interests and aptitudes for active participation, and to lay the foundation for school sports club activities to become the foundation for lifelong sports.