THE RELATIONS BETWEEN SELF-EFFICACY, COMPETITION SUCCESS, DELIGHT, SELF-ESTEEM, AND BODY-CARE AMONG ELITE ARTISTIC ROLLER SKATERS

This study explored whether elite artistic roller skaters grouped as low or high self-efficacy differed in terms of competition success. Correlates of self-efficacy, the emotional state delight, trait self-esteem, and sensory-motor skills were also inspected. Self-report measures were obtained from 29 athletes before an Artistic Roller Skating World Championship competition. Successful skaters who won a medal at this competition reported a higher level of self-efficacy before competition compared to skaters who did not. Compared to artistic roller skaters with low self-efficacy ratings, those with high self-efficacy ratings reported more delight, higher self-esteem, and more body-care before competition. Results suggest that future studies investigate the impact of variables posited to increase self-efficacy.