How passion fuels student athletes? A Dualistic model approach to engagement in sports
Several studies have explored the mechanism in increasing sports engagement. However, the underlying dynamics that drive engagement in sports remain a subject of ongoing investigations. This study aimed to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between passion and student athletes’ engagement...
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| author | Longakit Jet C. Rodriguez Deljun R. Tagare Ruben L. Gula Louie P. Sinag Jay Mark D. Quibral Jeric P. Camarador Rhene A. Panganiban Teejay D. Lobo Joseph |
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| description | Several studies have explored the mechanism in increasing sports engagement. However, the underlying dynamics that drive engagement in sports remain a subject of ongoing investigations. This study aimed to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between passion and student athletes’ engagement in sports. A total of 408 student athletes aged from 18–27 years old (Mage= 20.93 years, SD= 2.09) completed the questionnaire packet. The sample was composed of 37.07% male athletes (n=139) and 65.93% female athletes (n=269). Measures in the study include Sports Passion Scale (SPS) and Athletic Engagement Questionnaire (AEQ). Ethical approval was gained from the participants. The findings reveal a direct and significant relationship between passion and athletes’ engagement in sports. These results highlight that passion shown by student athletes is a factor that determines a high level of engagement in sports among student-athletes. The interaction between passion and engagement highlights the need to establish a conducive atmosphere that fosters athletes’ interest in their sport, resulting in increased involvement in sports. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5cc9df629e1047dab59cf9aaf08e71bd2025-08-20T02:38:19ZengSciendoPhysical Culture and Sport: Studies and Research1899-48492025-06-0110911910.2478/pcssr-2025-0014How passion fuels student athletes? A Dualistic model approach to engagement in sportsLongakit Jet C.0Rodriguez Deljun R.1Tagare Ruben L.2Gula Louie P.3Sinag Jay Mark D.4Quibral Jeric P.5Camarador Rhene A.6Panganiban Teejay D.7Lobo Joseph81Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines2College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, Philippines3Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Southern Mindanao, Philippines4Institute of Human Kinetics, Visayas State University, Philippines5College of Education, Physical Education, Bataan Peninsula State University, Philippines6Institute of Human Kinetics, Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong, Philippines7College of Human Kinetics, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines8College of Teacher Education, Batangas State University TNEU JPLPC-Malvar, Philippines9College of Sports, Exercise and Recreation, Bulacan State University, PhilippinesSeveral studies have explored the mechanism in increasing sports engagement. However, the underlying dynamics that drive engagement in sports remain a subject of ongoing investigations. This study aimed to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between passion and student athletes’ engagement in sports. A total of 408 student athletes aged from 18–27 years old (Mage= 20.93 years, SD= 2.09) completed the questionnaire packet. The sample was composed of 37.07% male athletes (n=139) and 65.93% female athletes (n=269). Measures in the study include Sports Passion Scale (SPS) and Athletic Engagement Questionnaire (AEQ). Ethical approval was gained from the participants. The findings reveal a direct and significant relationship between passion and athletes’ engagement in sports. These results highlight that passion shown by student athletes is a factor that determines a high level of engagement in sports among student-athletes. The interaction between passion and engagement highlights the need to establish a conducive atmosphere that fosters athletes’ interest in their sport, resulting in increased involvement in sports.https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2025-0014passionengagementharmoniousobsessive |
| spellingShingle | Longakit Jet C. Rodriguez Deljun R. Tagare Ruben L. Gula Louie P. Sinag Jay Mark D. Quibral Jeric P. Camarador Rhene A. Panganiban Teejay D. Lobo Joseph How passion fuels student athletes? A Dualistic model approach to engagement in sports Physical Culture and Sport: Studies and Research passion engagement harmonious obsessive |
| title | How passion fuels student athletes? A Dualistic model approach to engagement in sports |
| title_full | How passion fuels student athletes? A Dualistic model approach to engagement in sports |
| title_fullStr | How passion fuels student athletes? A Dualistic model approach to engagement in sports |
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| title_short | How passion fuels student athletes? A Dualistic model approach to engagement in sports |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2025-0014 |
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