An investigation of the different motivations of marathon runners with varying degrees of experience
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ABSTRACT:
The factors which motivate someone to initiate an activity are often different from the factors which motivate the individual to continue in the activity. In addition, these factors are likely to vary from activity to activity. Consequently, the motivations for marathon running of first time participants, those with midlevels of experience, and veteran marathon runners may differ. In this study, the motivations of 472 marathon runners of various levels of experience were compared through discriminant analysis. Two significant discriminant functions are obtained. The results indicated that veteran marathon runners were primarily motivated by a "marathon social identity" that included elements of competition, reocgnition, and health concern. Mid-level experience marathon runners found an "internal focus" characterized by psychological rejuvenation and personal performance enhancement to be most influential. Rookie marathon runners were less motivated by these functions than other marathon runners but seemed to be influenced by health and weight concerns along with goal achievement and self esteem.
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