Psychological Factors Associated with the Decline and Improvement of Taekwondo Athletes’ Performance at Gubug Monster Club

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the psychological factors that contribute to the decline and improvement of taekwondo athletes’ performance at Gubug Monster Club.

Materials and Methods: This study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational research design and survey method. The population consisted of all active athletes at Gubug Monster Club. Using a total sampling technique, 32 athletes were selected as respondents, with the criteria that they had participated in at least one championship and were over 14 years old. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, prerequisite tests including normality, linearity, and homogeneity, as well as Pearson Product Moment correlation and simple linear regression tests.

Results: The findings showed that the athletes’ psychological condition was categorized as high, with a mean score of 87.19, while athlete performance was classified as fairly good, with a mean score of 31.25. The correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship between psychological factors and athlete performance (r = 0.328), although this relationship was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Similarly, the regression analysis indicated that psychological factors were not significant predictors of athlete performance, even though they contributed to performance variation.

Conclusions: Psychological factors appear to have a positive role in supporting taekwondo athletes’ performance, but they are not the only determinant of performance at Gubug Monster Club. Athlete development should therefore be conducted comprehensively by considering not only psychological aspects, but also physical, technical, and environmental factors in the training process.