The Interplay Between Adolescents’ Sports Moral Emotions and Achievement Motivation: The Moderating Role of Grade Level

Rui Li; Cong Liu; Wentao Qiu; Wenxue  Ma; Yuyang  Nie; Qi Wang

doi:10.61360/BoniCETR252019091103

Authors

Rui Li 1.College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China 2. College of Education for the Future, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
Cong Liu 1.College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China 2. College of Education for the Future, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
Wentao Qiu 1.College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China 2. College of Education for the Future, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
Wenxue Ma 1.College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China 2. College of Education for the Future, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
Yuyang Nie 1.College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China 2. College of Education for the Future, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
Qi Wang 1.College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China 2. College of Education for the Future, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61360/BoniCETR252019091103

Keywords:

adolescents, sports moral emotions, achievement motivation, moderating effect

Abstract

Moral sentiment, recognized as a latent catalyst for tendencies toward moral behavior, has stimulated considerable interdisciplinary interest. Functioning as a pivotal psychological factor in the formation of adolescent character and conduct, the relationship between sports moral sentiment and achievement motivation is marked by intricate dynamics. Through the lens of physical education in the digital age, this study investigates the underlying mechanisms linking adolescents’ sports moral sentiment with achievement motivation, paying particular attention to the moderating effect of grade level. The findings are intended to furnish innovative perspectives and strategic methodologies for the field of physical education. Grounded in developmental psychology, this study employed the Achievement Motivation Scale and the Adolescent Sports Moral Character Scale to conduct a survey among 438 students from a secondary school in Kunming, Yunnan Province, utilizing digital questionnaires for data collection. Statistical analyses conducted using SPSS 27.0 revealed that sports moral sentiment exerts a significant influence on achievement motivation, with grade level serving as a moderating factor in this relationship. Correlation analysis demonstrated a statistically significant positive association between sports moral sentiment and achievement motivation (r = 0.480, p < 0.001). Further moderation analysis confirmed that grade level significantly moderates the relationship between sports moral sentiment and achievement motivation (p < 0.01). The findings provide robust evidence for a substantial linkage between adolescents’ sports moral sentiment and their achievement motivation, with empirical data indicating that sports moral sentiment serves as a reliable predictor of achievement motivation. The moderating role of grade differences underscores the necessity of systematically integrating moral sentiment education into physical education curricula. In light of the distinct psychological developmental characteristics of students across different junior secondary grade levels, tailored pedagogical strategies should be formulated. These efforts are ultimately directed toward enhancing academic motivation and fostering students’ holistic development.

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