The Relationship between Body Image and Sport Confidence on Athlete

Abstract

Grounded in the established importance of sport confidence for peak athletic performance, this study investigates body image as a relevant psychological construct. The pressures of meeting physical standards in sport suggest that body image may be a significant antecedent to an athlete's sport confidence. The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between Body Image and Sport Confidence in athletes. The subjects of this study were selected using a purposive sampling technique, with a total sample of 146 athletes from university ball sports clubs. The research method used was a quantitative correlational approach. Both variables were measured using the Body Image Scale and the Sport Confidence Scale. The findings revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.592 and p < .001, indicating a moderate positive relationship between Body Image and Sport Confidence among the athletes. Sport confidence can be enhanced by having a positive body image, one of which is through a positive perception and acceptance of one's own body, which also becomes one of the strategies to improve psychological well-being and achieve more optimal athletic performance.