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Psychological Determinants of Athletic Performance: a Narrative Review of Competition Anxiety, Motivation, and Self-efficacy among Athletes

Author(s) Ms. Pragadheswari P, Ms. Soniya P
Country India
Abstract Psychological factors are crucial in determining athletic performance; however, the interactions between competition anxiety, motivation, and self-efficacy remain complex. This narrative review synthesizes the theoretical and empirical literature to summarize definitions, major findings, interactions among the three constructs in different athletic contexts. Databases and sources consulted included PubMed/PMC, Frontiers journals, BMC, Google Scholar, and publisher pages. Evidence indicates that competition anxiety (cognitive and somatic) generally impairs performance; motivation especially autonomous/intrinsic motivation supports persistence and adaptive responses; and self-efficacy is a robust positive predictor of performance and coping. Moreover, strong evidence indicates that these variables are interrelated: high self-efficacy reduces anxiety, motivation strengthens confidence, and anxiety dampens motivational levels. Gaps remain in the literature regarding female athletes, youth populations, team-sport contexts, especially a lack of longitudinal and cross-cultural research, and limited trials targeting all three constructs together. The review proposes an integrative model and outlines directions for future research, including longitudinal designs, multi-method assessment, and inclusion of diverse athlete populations. Practical recommendations for coaches and sport psychologists are provided, along with directions for future and cross-cultural differences.
Keywords competitive/competition anxiety, pre-competitive anxiety, motivation sport self-determination, Sports self-efficacy, Athlete
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-08
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2422
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbdwf5
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