Perfectionism and Grit in Competitive Sport

DUNN, John G.H., CORMIER, Danielle L., KONO, Shintaro, CAUSGROVE DUNN, Janice and RUMBOLD, James (2021). Perfectionism and Grit in Competitive Sport. Journal of Sport Behavior, 44 (2).

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Abstract

Perfectionism and grit have both been linked to the achievement-striving process in sport, yet very little is known about the relationships between the two constructs. The present study explored the degree to which perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns predicted two dimensions of grit—consistency of interest and perseverance of effort—in a sample of 251 intercollegiate varsity athletes (Mage = 20.34 years; SD = 2.0). Both perfectionism and grit were conceptualized and measured as multidimensional domain-specific constructs. Results of structural equation modeling analyses indicated that perfectionistic strivings was positively associated with consistency of interest (β = .49, p < .001) and perseverance of effort (β = .92, p < .001). In contrast, perfectionistic concerns was negatively associated with both consistency of interest (β = -.47, p < .001) and perseverance of effort (β = -.66, p < .001). Results indicate that higher-order dimensions of perfectionism (i.e., perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns) are associated with domain-specific aspects of grit in sport. Results highlight the importance of (a) differentiating between athletes’ perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns in sport, and (b) treating consistency of interest and perseverance of effort as separate components of grit. Future research that examines the combined effects of perfectionism and grit on the achievement-striving process in competitive sport is recommended.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Due to be published September 2021
Uncontrolled Keywords: Motivation; Nomological network; Personality; Validity; 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences
SWORD Depositor: Symplectic Elements
Depositing User: Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited: 14 Apr 2021 11:16
Last Modified: 05 Jan 2022 15:30
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/28514

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