Perceived Motivational Climate Determines Self-Confidence and Precompetitive Anxiety in Young Soccer Players: Analysis by Gender

The main objective of this study was to analyze whether the perception motivational climate in young soccer players determines level competitive anxiety and self-confidence. In addition, results were explored according gender, order observe if there differences between female male categories. A total 113 cadet youth from six teams provinces Malaga Granada, aged 14 19 years, who competed regional leagues, participated study. Of these, 50 63 male. Competitive Sport Anxiety (CSAI-2), Perceived Motivational Climate Questionnaire-2 (PMCSQ-2), Self-Confidence Competition Questionnaire (CACD) used collect information. Correlation, linear regression cluster analyses performed. data carried out affirmed relationship variables, observing that ego positively related cognitive (p < 0.05) insecurity 0.01), inversely self-confidence 0.05). By boys showed a higher an ego-oriented 0.001) lower task-oriented than girls. However, girls greater intensity relationships scores as well 0.001). have shown positive climate, negative ones with climate. It is also observed orientation generates more anxiety, which evident