Hubungan Motivasi Berprestasi dan Kepercayaan Diri pada Atlet Karate

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between achievement motivation and self-confidence among karate athletes of INKANAS in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Methods: A quantitative correlational design was employed involving 40 karate athletes selected through total sampling. Data were collected using psychological questionnaires measuring achievement motivation and self-confidence. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, linearity testing, and Pearson’s product-moment correlation at a significance level of 0.05. Findings: Achievement motivation had a mean score of 24.90 (SD = 9.15), while self-confidence had a mean score of 23.10 (SD = 8.93). The normality test indicated no significant departure from normality for achievement motivation (p = 0.230) or self-confidence (p = 0.159). The linearity test showed no significant deviation from linearity (p = 0.422). Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed a positive and statistically significant relationship between achievement motivation and self-confidence (r = 0.623, p < 0.001). Research Implications: Karate coaches should consider integrating psychological development into athlete training, particularly through goal setting, achievement-oriented activities, and confidence-building strategies. Further research should involve larger samples and athletes from different regions to strengthen the generalizability of the findings. Originality: This study provides context-specific evidence concerning the relationship between achievement motivation and self-confidence among karate athletes in Kendari City, contributing to the understanding of psychological factors relevant to athlete development.