Moderated Analysis of Supportive Environment, Sports Performance Anxiety, and Resilience: The Role of Intrinsic Motivation

Abstract

The psychological environment in sports plays a vital role in shaping athletes’ emotional and performance outcomes. This study investigates the relationship between supportive environment, sports performance anxiety, and resilience among athletes, with intrinsic motivation acting as a moderating variable. A quantitative cross-sectional research design was used. Data were collected from 200 university-level athletes using standardized questionnaires measuring perceived supportive environment, sports performance anxiety, resilience, and intrinsic motivation. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and moderated regression analysis using PROCESS Model 1. Results revealed that supportive environments significantly reduced performance anxiety and increased resilience. Intrinsic motivation significantly moderated the relationship between supportive environment and resilience, strengthening the positive impact of supportive environments on resilience. The findings highlight the importance of motivational climates and internal motivation in enhancing psychological stability and performance among athletes.

Keywords: supportive environment, performance anxiety, resilience, intrinsic motivation, sports psychology