Relationship between injuries and motivation in recreational runners

Introduction: In recent years, running has become a popular form of recreational sports activity for adults. This study explores the relationships between motivation and injury among recreational runners, a growing population influenced by societal trends in health and wellness. Methods: The study i...

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Main Authors: Paula Matijašević, Petra Rajković Vuletić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w Krakowie 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences
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Online Access:http://jkes.eu/gicid/01.3001.0054.8525
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description Introduction: In recent years, running has become a popular form of recreational sports activity for adults. This study explores the relationships between motivation and injury among recreational runners, a growing population influenced by societal trends in health and wellness. Methods: The study involved 104 participants, consisting of 74 women and 75 men. Among them, 67 were part of a ‘running school’ program, while the remaining 73 were individual runners who trained independently without the guidance of a coach. The Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-2) and the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center (OSTRC) Questionnaire on Health Problems, which is based on the OSTRC Overuse Injury Questionnaire, were used for the research. Results: The study found that pelvic injury was more severe in male participants, while women tended to experience serious back injuries that required them to take a break from training. All participants demonstrated high levels of intrinsic motivation. Multiple regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between injuries and intrinsic motivation in women, whereas in men, there was a negative correlation with introjected regulation. Conclusion: The ‘running school’ participants showed a negative association between injury and external regulation compared to individual runners, where amotivation and injury were positively associated.
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spelling doaj-art-14461a4f54d445649f0a37ee3f748e432025-08-20T03:44:04ZengAkademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w KrakowieJournal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences2956-45812024-11-0135110333910.5604/01.3001.0054.852501.3001.0054.8525Relationship between injuries and motivation in recreational runnersPaula Matijašević0Petra Rajković Vuletić1University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia; University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, CroatiaUniversity of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology, Zagreb, Croatia; University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Split, CroatiaIntroduction: In recent years, running has become a popular form of recreational sports activity for adults. This study explores the relationships between motivation and injury among recreational runners, a growing population influenced by societal trends in health and wellness. Methods: The study involved 104 participants, consisting of 74 women and 75 men. Among them, 67 were part of a ‘running school’ program, while the remaining 73 were individual runners who trained independently without the guidance of a coach. The Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-2) and the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center (OSTRC) Questionnaire on Health Problems, which is based on the OSTRC Overuse Injury Questionnaire, were used for the research. Results: The study found that pelvic injury was more severe in male participants, while women tended to experience serious back injuries that required them to take a break from training. All participants demonstrated high levels of intrinsic motivation. Multiple regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between injuries and intrinsic motivation in women, whereas in men, there was a negative correlation with introjected regulation. Conclusion: The ‘running school’ participants showed a negative association between injury and external regulation compared to individual runners, where amotivation and injury were positively associated.http://jkes.eu/gicid/01.3001.0054.8525 self-determination theoryrunning schoolintrinsic motivationextrinsic motivationrecreation
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Relationship between injuries and motivation in recreational runners
Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences
self-determination theory
running school
intrinsic motivation
extrinsic motivation
recreation
title Relationship between injuries and motivation in recreational runners
title_full Relationship between injuries and motivation in recreational runners
title_fullStr Relationship between injuries and motivation in recreational runners
title_full_unstemmed Relationship between injuries and motivation in recreational runners
title_short Relationship between injuries and motivation in recreational runners
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topic self-determination theory
running school
intrinsic motivation
extrinsic motivation
recreation
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