Abstract:

This study, undertaken in the provinces of Kilis and Gaziantep in Turkey, sought to explore the motivational factors for participation and the perceptions of success among Bocce and Dart athletes aged between 10 and 15 years. The scope of the research included 201 male and female athletes who were actively engaged in education and competitions during the 2021-2022 academic year. Utilizing the SPSS 22.0 software, the investigation analyzed how various variables influenced the athletes' incentives for participation and their notions of achievement. For data collection, methodologies such as the Sport Participation Motivation Scale, Achievement Perception Inventory (Child Version), and demographic information forms were employed. The findings of the study indicated that the athletes' motivational factors for participation and perceptions of success did not exhibit significant differences based on gender, type of competition, or achievements in competitions (p>0.05). However, there were significant variations in participation motivation and success perceptions based on the chosen sport, residential location, duration of engagement in sports, and age groups (p<0.05). In summary, this research investigated the motivational and success perception factors among young Bocce and Dart athletes in Kilis and Gaziantep, revealing no significant correlation between these factors and gender, competition type, or competition outcomes. However, it highlighted the impact of factors such as choice of sport, age, residential location, and duration of involvement in sports on these motivational and perceptual aspects.

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