운동선수의 코칭역량이 심리적 행복감에 미치는 영향: 코치-선수 관계의 매개효과

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to empirically identify the mediating effects of coach-athlete relationships based on the relationship between coaching competency and athletes’ psychological happiness. Participants were 315 athletes in secondary schools, universities, or semiprofessional teams registered with the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee. The results of this study are as follows. First, there were differences in coaching competency, coach-athlete relationships, and psychological happiness according to the general tendency of the athletes. Second, athletes’ coaching competency had a positive effect on coach-athlete relationships and psychological happiness. Third, there were partial mediating effects of coach-athlete relationships based on the relationship between athletes’ coaching competency and psychological happiness. In conclusion, athletes’ coaching competency was a leading factor that promotes coach-athlete relationships and psychological happiness. Moreover, in the relationship between coaching competency and psychological happiness, the coach-athlete relationship was mediated, thereby facilitating psychological happiness. This study demonstrates that the higher the coaching competency of the athletes themselves, the higher the psychological happiness. and indicates that there is a need to consider the coach-athlete relationship in order for coaching competency to improve happiness. Based on the results, this study also discusses implications and recommendations for athletes’ coaching competency, coach-athlete relationships, and psychological happiness.