Self-Concept Differences in Athletes and Esports Players
Haris Šunje, Dijana Ivanišević
SUMMARY
The aim of this research was to examine the self-concept of athletes and esports players and to determine the relationship between these potentially different self-concepts, as well as the differences between athletes and esports players.
A total of 67 participants took part in the study, including 37 athletes competing at the highest level in Bosnia and Herzegovina and 30 esports players competing semi-professionally or professionally at state and regional levels. The average age of the respondents was 23 years and 4 months.
Sociodemographic variables were measured using the Sociodemographic Characteristics Questionnaire, developed specifically for research purposes, while the Self-Discrepancy Scale (Kolenović-Đapo and Hasanbegović, 2002) was used to assess self-concept.
The obtained results indicated statistically significant differences in self-concept between athletes and esports players regarding the physical self (t(65)=2.72, p<0.05), emotional self (t(65)=2.59, p<0.05), and social self (t(65)=2.66, p<0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were found between athletes and esports players in terms of cognitive self (t(65)=1.04, p>0.05) and moral self (t(65)=0.19, p>0.05).
The findings suggest that athletes have a more positive perception of their physical, emotional, and social self. This may be attributed to active participation in sports, successful performance, and the positive support and recognition received from the social environment, which contribute to a more positive presentation and experience of the physical, emotional, and social self compared to esports players.
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