The Structural Relationships among Sport Commitment, Self-Compassion and Perceived Performance in College Athletes

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to verify the structural relationship among sports commitment, self-compassion, and perceived performance in college athletes.<br/> Method: For this study, a survey was conducted to athletes attending universities in the metropolitan area, resulting in a final sample of 237 participants. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26.0 and SPSS Macro bootstrapping to determine the significance of frequency analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and mediation effect testing. <br/> Results: The results of study are as follows: First, as a result of conducting multiple regression analysis to verify the influence between sports commitment, self-compassion, and perceived performance, research model 1 showed that sports commitment had a positive effect on self-compassion. In research model 2, sports commitment and self-compassion were found to have a positive effect on perceived athletic performance. Second, self-compassion was identified as a partial mediator in the relationship between sports commitment and perceived performance.<br/> Conclusion: In conclusion, this study confirms that self-compassion is a crucial factor in effectively coping with crisis situations that arise during the process of sports dedication.