Life satisfaction of Paralympians: The role of needs satisfaction and passion

The current study examined the possible role of basic psychological needs and passion in Paralympians’ life satisfaction. A mediational model was tested where autonomy, competence relatedness were hypothesized to be linked athlete satisfaction via harmonious obsessive passion. sample comprised 91 Portuguese Paralympians aged between 18 59 years ( M = 31.01; SD 3.78). Athletes completed self-reports their sport, towards general Perceptions associated with (β .37, p > .01; β .21, .05, respectively), while perceptions autonomy .39, .05). Additionally, passion, but not .40, .01), only indirect effect from satisfaction, significant. These results suggest that feeling autonomous may necessarily translate into more passionate engagement is higher levels In contrast, appear play an important athletes who experience a sport practice. mastery competence, as well sport-related social connections could consider improving lives Paralympic experience.