Analysis of the Moderating Effect of Sport Confidence on the Relationship Between Achievement Goal Orientation and Competitive State Anxiety in Korean Judo Athletes

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of achievement goal orientation on competitive state in Korean judo athletes, and to examine the moderating effect of sport confidence on the relationship between these two variables.A survey was conducted with male and female athletes aged 17 and older, registered with the Korea Judo Association, including high school, national team, and professional team members.A total of 301 responses were analyzed using SPSS 25.0, and the moderating effect was examined using PROCESS Macro for SPSS.First, among the sub-factors of achievement goal orientation, ego orientation was found to have a significant effect on the cognitive state and somatic state, which are sub-factors of competitive state anxiety, whereas task orientation did not have a significant effect on either cognitive or somatic states.Second, sport confidence was found to have a moderating effect on the relationship between achievement goal orientation and competitive state anxiety.Korean judo coaches should first assess the level of achievement goal orientation of their athletes and provide appropriate guidance and strategies based on this assessment.While the technical aspects of judo are important, it is crucial to focus on fostering an optimal level of confidence, rather than excessively high confidence, in order to reduce anxiety during competitions.