통제적 코칭이 청소년 태권도 선수의 운동 소진에 미치는 영향: 심리적 욕구 좌절의 매개효과

The Influence of Controlling Coaching on Athlete Burnout in Adolescent Taekwondo Athletes: The Mediating Role of Psychological Need Thwarting

This study investigated the effects of controlling coaching on athlete burnout among adolescent Taekwondo athletes and examined the mediating role of psychological need thwarting in this relationship. The results revealed that controlling coaching was positively and significantly correlated with both psychological need thwarting and athlete burnout. Furthermore, psychological need thwarting was found to significantly mediate the relationship between controlling coaching and athlete burnout. These findings suggest that controlling coaching can undermine athletes’ basic psychological needs, which in turn leads to negative emotional states such as emotional exhaustion and reduced sense of accomplishment, ultimately resulting in burnout. This is particularly critical during adolescence, a developmental stage marked by heightened sensitivity to autonomy and relatedness. Therefore, the quality of the coaching environment plays a vital role in shaping athletes emotional well-being and their continued participation in sports.