An examination of the correlation between spatial belonging and team ıdentification as determinants of athletic performance

Öz

This research aims to investigate the ontological origins of athletes' sense of belonging and its decisive role in sporting performance outcomes. Within the scope of the study, the phenomenon of belonging is subjected to a multi-layered analysis along the axes of intra-team social dynamics, coach-athlete interaction, organizational culture, and spatial experience. Using a quantitative research methodology, data were collected from athletes across various disciplines via surveys and analyzed using statistical methods. The findings demonstrate that a sense of belonging is positively and statistically significantly correlated with motivational orientations, psychological resilience, and self-perceived performance. Furthermore, it was determined that a supportive social ecosystem and optimized spatial conditions are primary factors that reinforce a sense of belonging. In conclusion, the study reveals—at both theoretical and practical levels—that socio-physical arrangements in sporting environments should be managed as a strategic element to maximize athletic success by strengthening the bond of belonging.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Sense of belonging
• spatial experience
• motivation
• athlete performance
• team culture

Sportif performansın belirleyicisi olarak mekânsal aidiyet ve takım özdeşleşmesi arasındaki korelasyonun incelenmesi

Öz

Bu araştırma, sporcuların aidiyet hissinin ontolojik kökenlerini ve söz konusu hissin sportif performans çıktıları üzerindeki belirleyici rolünü incelemeyi hedeflemektedir. Çalışma kapsamında aidiyet olgusu, takım içi sosyal dinamikler, antrenör-sporcu etkileşimi, kurumsal kültür ve mekânsal deneyim boyutları ekseninde çok katmanlı bir analize tabi tutulmuştur. Nicel araştırma metodolojisinin benimsendiği çalışmada, veriler farklı branşlardaki sporculardan anket tekniğiyle derlenmiş ve istatistiksel analiz yöntemleriyle test edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, aidiyet duygusunun motivasyonel yönelimler, psikolojik dayanıklılık ve öz-algılanan performans ile istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı ve pozitif bir korelasyon içerisinde olduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca, destekleyici sosyal ekosistemin ve optimize edilmiş mekânsal koşulların aidiyet hissiyatını pekiştiren birincil değişkenler olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak, çalışma spor ortamlarındaki sosyo-fiziksel düzenlemelerin aidiyet bağını güçlendirerek sportif başarıyı maksimize eden stratejik bir unsur olarak yönetilmesi gerektiğini kuramsal ve pratik düzeyde ortaya koymaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Aidiyet duygusu
• mekânsal deneyim
• motivasyon
• sporcu performansı
• takım kültürü

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