Meta-analysis of the Correlation between Sport Achievement Goal Orientation and Sport Confidence in Korea

Abstract

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to meta-analyze the correlation between sport achievement goal orientation and sport-confidence in Korea.METHODS Academic databases (DBpia, KCI, NAL, RISS) were used to search for literature for the metaanalysis. Based on the selection criteria, 22 journal articles and 12 dissertations were selected. The R program was used to calculate publication bias and effect sizes.RESULTS The correlation coefficients of sport achievement goal orientation and sport-confidence variables showed no publication bias, and the meta-analysis was analyzed with a random effects model due to high heterogeneity. The meta-analysis of the correlations between task-orientation achievement goals and sportconfidence variables showed large effect sizes, and among ego-orientation achievement goals and sportconfidence variables, proving skills showed a large effect size. A meta-analysis of the correlation between ego-orientation achievement goals and physical/mental preparation, coach leadership, and social support found moderate effect sizes.CONCLUSIONS Task-orientation achievement goals was more strongly associated with sport-confidence than ego-orientation achievement goals. However, setting goals that take into account both task-orientation and ego-orientation achievement goals may be more effective in improving sport-confidence.