Relationship between basic psychological needs and motivation for participation in sports activities

The purpose of this study was to verify the relationship between the basic psychological needs and motivation for participation in recreational sports participants. in recreational sports may appear in various ways depending on the individual&quots desire tendency. In order to verify the causal relationship between the basic psychological needs of recreational sports participants, recreational sports enthusiasts who continue to participate regularly at national sports centers located in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do were recruited. A total of 426 questionnaire responses were ultimately reflected in data analysis and result creation, and validity and reliability were verified using the SPSS 28.0 (ver) statistical program, and correlation analysis was conducted based on the independent variable for each research hypothesis, basic psychological needs, and the dependent variable, participation motivation. And multiple regression analysis was performed. Research hypothesis verification results: First, the basic psychological needs of recreational sports participants will affect autonomy. Second, the basic psychological needs of recreational sports participants will affect enjoyment. Third, the basic psychological needs of recreational sports participants will affect social skills. Fourth, the basic psychological needs of recreational sports participants will affect health and physical strength. Fifth, the basic psychological needs of recreational sports participants will affect the use of leisure time. Sixth, the basic psychological needs of recreational sports participants will affect purification. All hypotheses above were accepted. Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to develop programs and support measures that take into account the personal needs and motivation of recreational sports participants so that they can gain more meaningful experiences and contribute to improving their health and well-being.