THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL INTERACTION ON THE FORMATION OF ATHLETE CHARACTER: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Padli*, Tri Prasetyo, Randi Kurniawan, Raffiandy Alsyifa Putra and Oki Candra

Sports coaching at various levels is one of the main elements in advancing the world of sports and achieving optimal performance. Thus, the success or failure of a sport is highly dependent on the coaching process carried out. To become an athlete, not only good physical condition is needed, but also qualified cognitive and effective abilities. Cognitive abilities play an important role in making quick and correct decisions during a match, while affective abilities are related to managing emotions, motivation, and mentality needed to deal with pressure. In addition, a strong character is also an important requirement for achieving success. These three aspects must be well integrated to achieve maximum achievement in the field of sports. In an effort to optimize the potential of athletes, many factors influence and determine. Therefore, this study aims to explore the influence of the environment and social interaction on the character of an athlete. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach and analytical methods. The phenomena analyzed in this study utilize studies that are relevant or related to the topic discussed, namely the influence of the environment and social interaction on the character of athletes. The results of the study showed a significant influence between the environment and social interaction on the character of athletes. Thus, it can be concluded that the environment and social interaction between athletes have a very important role in shaping the character of athletes. The positive relationship between the two variables shows that the better the environment and social interaction that is established, the better the athlete's character will be, which in the end can improve the athlete's achievement.