Research Article

The Relationship of Sport Engagement and Athlete Value Orientations

Volume: 8 Number: 4 December 28, 2025
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The Relationship of Sport Engagement and Athlete Value Orientations

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between athletes’ sport commitment and their value orientations, as well as to determine differences across demographic variables. A correlational survey design was employed. The sample consisted of 290 athletes actively engaged in sports in Ankara, who participated voluntarily. Data were collected through a Personal Information Form, the Sport Commitment Scale, and the Athlete Value Orientation Scale. Independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses were conducted. Findings indicated that female athletes scored significantly higher than male athletes in Value Orientation, Competitiveness, and Sportsmanship. Team sport athletes demonstrated higher levels of sport commitment compared to individual sport athletes, whereas no significant differences were found according to national athlete status. Significant differences were observed across some age and education groups. Correlation analysis revealed moderate-to-strong positive associations between sport commitment and athlete value orientations. Multiple regression analysis showed that responsibility, competitiveness, and adherence to rules significantly predicted sport commitment. In conclusion, athletes’ sport commitment is strongly associated with their value orientations, and particularly responsibility, competitiveness, and adherence to rules emerged as key factors enhancing commitment to sport.

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Ethical Statement

Ethics Committee Approval Information Ethics Committee: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Health Sciences Ethics Committee Date of approval: 20.05.2024 Approval number: 05-716

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Exercise and Sports Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 28, 2025

Submission Date

November 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 19, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 8 Number: 4

APA
Yıldız, A. B., Özsoy, O., Pepe, B., & Tolukan, E. (2025). The Relationship of Sport Engagement and Athlete Value Orientations. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science, 8(4), 864-878. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1829653

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