Self-Concept and Self-Esteem, Determinants of Greater Life Satisfaction in Mountain and Climbing Technicians and Athletes

In recent decades, the exponential growth that sports practice in mountain and climbing disciplines have experienced has led to trying find an explanation for predisposition of those socio-emotional factors these athletes are considered search sensations achievement greater satisfaction with life. this study, 4818 people a license Spanish Federation Mountain Climbing Sports (FEDME) participated; 67.1% were men 32.9% women. The mean age participants was 49.42 years (±11.9), between range 18 76 years. following instruments used: Self-concept scale (AF5), Rosenberg Self-esteem Questionnaire Life (SWLS). objective research study enhancing effect self-esteem self-concept (physical, emotional social) life satisfaction. A reflective model structural equations (PLS-SEM) applied based on proposed theoretical framework from explanatory–predictive perspective. results show determination coefficients [(Q2 = 0.141); (R2 0.302)] 0.243); 0.342)] estimation model, indicating adequate fit. Mountaineering can be very rewarding, but they also challenging frustrating. Having good allows athlete enjoy achieving