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Theoretical foundations of competitive motivation

https://doi.org/10.23947/2658-7165-2021-4-6-37-46

Abstract

The article considers the main approaches to the study of competitive motivation and related theoretical provisions. The analysis of Russian and foreign scientific literature is presented, which presents the theoretical foundations of competitive motivation. The novelty of the study lies in the small number of studies and the lack of generalized information on the topic.
The Introduction highlights the main areas of manifestation of competitive motivation. In addition to sports activities, competitive motivation also takes place in education, the market economy, in the usual subject-practical activities in general. We are also talking about the fact that, most often, for the first time, competitive motivation manifests itself in a person in adolescence.
The "Theoretical substantiation" section considers the specific features of competitive motives, the place of competitive motivation in the motivational structure of sports activity and its correlation with sports motivation. A list of motives for sports activities associated with competitive motivation has also been compiled.
The "Discussion of the Results" section includes an analysis of the results of research by domestic and foreign authors on the topic of the formation and features of the manifestation of competitive motivation. This section also reflects the accompaniment of competitive motivation by specific emotional states and mentions strategies that are typical for a competitive situation.
The "Conclusion" section contains the main conclusions drawn based on the analysis of theoretical material on the problem of competitive motivation. Thus, the importance of considering the phenomenon of competitive motivation outside the context of sports activity is noted. In addition, vectors for further study of this issue are outlined within the framework of psychological research, as well as in the context of developing measures to increase efficiency and improve the flow of the educational process.

About the Author

A. A. Bovenko
Don State Technical University
Russian Federation

Angela A. Bovenko

Rostov-on-Don



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Bovenko A.A. Theoretical foundations of competitive motivation. Innovative science: psychology, pedagogy, defectology. 2021;4(6):37-46. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.23947/2658-7165-2021-4-6-37-46

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