Factors Influencing Athlete Engagement in High-Level Athletes: A Systematic Review

Liang Wang1
1College of Physical Education and Sport Science, Fujian Normal University, China
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2023.61203

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to systematically summarize the factors influencing athlete engagement in high-level athletes. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach, a literature search and screening were conducted in four databases: Scopus, Web of Science, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), and Wanfang. Ultimately, 12 articles were selected. Through systematic analysis and summarization of these 12 highly relevant articles, 14 factors affecting athlete engagement were identified. These include basic psychological needs, psychological skills, perseverance, resilience, tenacity, motivation, coaching leadership behavior, coach-athlete relationships, team cohesion, gratitude, social support, psychological collectivism, subjective well-being, and hope. Based on the nature of these factors, they can be further categorized into four main categories: psychological traits of athletes, coaches, psychological skills and coping strategies, and social and team factors.

Keywords: Athlete Engagement; High-Level Athletes; Influencing Factors; Systematic Review

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