Beneath the Surface - the implicit achievement motive interacts with competitive anxiety in predicting adolescent swimmers' performance
Abstract
We investigated the relationship between the implicit achievement motive and objective swimming performance in children and adolescents. We hypothesized that the implicit achievement motive would have a positive impact on swimming performance (FINA Score). Additionally, we hypothesized a moderating effect of competitive anxiety. Specifically, we assumed a positive association of the implicit achievement motive on swimming performance only for those adolescents with low or moderately pronounced levels of competitive anxiety.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sport Psychology and Performance
Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Education
Achievement
and Giftedness
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint