Роль соціально-психологічних та особистісних факторів у формуванні мотивації юнаків 17-18 років до занять волейболом

Purpose. To identify the main factors influencing the motivation to play volleyball in young men aged 17-18 and to analyze the role of social and psychological, personal factors in the formation of motivation to play volleyball. Material and Methods. The survey was organized on the basis of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University and Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas.  84 people, namely: students (young men aged 17-18; 76 people) and coaches (8 people) participated in it . The following research methods were used during data collection: theoretical analysis of scientific and educational and methodological literature, questionnaires, pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. Results. The results of the survey confirm that the motivation of volleyball players is multifaceted, and the main factors influencing participation in sports are related to personal and psychosocial development. Social connections, technical improvement and physical health significantly outweigh external factors such as status and awards. The results emphasize the importance of creating a favorable social environment and an individual approach to each athlete to increase motivation and achieve high results. Conclusions. The motivation of young men to play volleyball is largely determined by personal, social and psychological factors, among which social connections, technical improvement, physical health and physical fitness are the most important. 27 % of respondents chose volleyball because of its accessibility, and 25 % noted the importance of the conditions for conducting classes. Personal qualities, such as mobility and agility, as well as physical characteristics, such as height, also play an important role in choosing this sport. Social connections, particularly relationships with coaches, turned out  to be the most important motivation. Lack of family support negatively impacts boys’ motivation, while positive interactions in the sports environment help to increase self-esteem. Technical improvement was identified as a cricial factor contributing to motivation, as training efforts are directly related to the level of achievement in sports.