A study on the relationship between taekwondo athletes’ psychological capital and athletic achievement

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate how psychological capital can predict athletic achievement among Taekwondo athletes. Data was collected using the psychological capital questionnaire and the athletic achievement scale through a survey of Taekwondo athletes. A total of 421 valid responses were collected with a response rate of 81.7%. The data was analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results show that the psychological capital dimensions of self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism have a significant impact on the athletic achievement of Taekwondo athletes. Among these dimensions, self-efficacy has the greatest impact on athletic achievement, while optimism has the least influence. Overall, psychological capital accounts for 79.6% of the variance in athletic achievement. Based on these results, the study suggests several recommendations for future research.