Objective Comparison of Achievement Motivation and Competitiveness among Semi-Professional Male and Female Football Players

The aim of this study was to examine differences in achievement motivation (measured with the Objective Achievement Motivation Test, OLMT, Schuhfried®) and competitiveness between male female semi-professional football players. OLMT objectively assessed three constructs regarding motivation: through personal goals, aspiration level, competition. In addition, measured self-reported Competitiveness-10 Questionnaire. Finally, participants’ performance by expert observers each ten matches. Thirty-eight players (men = 27; women 11) participated present study, no significant were found Levene test when comparing men respect scores obtained different measures used our research. Significant competition (p 0.021) as well 0.020) a function gender, males showing higher values both cases. No gender level 0.283) or goals 0.897). Moreover, age player did not modulate on any measures. correlation motivational performance. conclusion, it should be noted that only variable which emerged competitiveness, such scored than females objective