Prof. Ruben Jr Lagunero Tagare
Physical Education, University of Southern Mindanao, Philippines
Publications
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Research Article
EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE OF ACHIEVEMENT GOALS IN SPORTS ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG STUDENTS IN PHILIPPINE HIGHER EDUCATION
Author(s): Prof. Ruben Jr Lagunero Tagare*, Prof. Marlon Mancera and Eduard Sumera
This study aimed to examine the influence of achievement goals in sports on the quality of life among students in Philippine higher education. The research utilized a quantitative-correlation design involving 1,494 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using the Achievement Goal Scale for Youth Sports questionnaire and the Youth Quality of Life Instrument. Results revealed that students exhibited a moderate achievement goal orientation in sports and perceived their quality of life as moderate. Notably, a significant positive relationship was found between achievement goals in sports and perceived quality of life, indicating that as students' achievement goals in sports increased, their quality of life also improved. These findings highlight the importance of fostering a balanced approach to sports participation, promoting intrinsic motivation and.. Read More»