This study aims to investigate the effects of self-determination and physical self-concept on dance commitment among university dance majors. To achieve the purpose of the study, the differences between variables according to demographic characteristi...
This study aims to investigate the effects of self-determination and physical self-concept on dance commitment among university dance majors. To achieve the purpose of the study, the differences between variables according to demographic characteristics were analyzed, and the differences in dance commitment according to self-determination and physical self-concept were examined. Additionally, the relationships between self-determination, physical self-concept, and dance engagement were examined, and the effects of self-determination and physical self-concept on dance commitment were analyzed.
The subjects of this study were 150 students majoring in dance at four-year universities in the Seoul-Gyeonggi area, and the collected data were analyzed. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 26.0 statistical program, and frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis, one-way ANOVA, T-test, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were conducted. The results of the analysis are as follows.
First, as a result of analyzing the differences in self-determination, physical self-concept, and dance engagement according to demographic variables, significant differences were found depending on gender, grade, and major.No statistically significant differences were found according to career.
Second, the results of analyzing the differences in dance commitment according to the levels of self-determination and physical self-concept are as follows. The analysis of differences in dance commitment according to the level of self-determination showed statistically significant differences in all sub-factors. Similarly, the analysis of differences in dance commitment according to the level of physical self-concept revealed significant differences in all sub-factors except for the body fat factor.
Third, the analysis of the correlations among self-determination, physical self-concept, and dance commitment revealed both positive and negative correlations across various sub-factors. In self-determination, internal regulation motivation factors showed positive correlations with all sub-factors of dance commitment, while amotivation and external regulation were found to have a partial negative correlation. In terms of physical self-concept, positive correlations were observed between dance commitment and appearance, overall body condition, endurance, physical activity, strength, flexibility, dance competence, and health. However, body fat and self-esteem were found to have a partial negative correlation.
Fourth, the analysis of the impact of self-determination and physical self-concept on dance commitment revealed both positive and negative effects across various sub-factors. In terms of self-purposeful experience in dance commitment, internal regulation motivation and appearance and body condition showed positive effects, while imposed regulation exhibited negative effects. In terms of activities and awareness and Sense of achievement and self-confidence in dance commitment, positive effects were observed for internal regulation motivation, dance competence, and appearance and body condition. Similarly, in hypnosis-like states, positive effects were found for internal regulation motivation, dance competence, and health. Heightened concentration in dance commitment showed positive effects for internal regulation motivation, appearance and body condition, and physical activity.
Therefore it has been confirmed that self-determination and physical self-concept significantly influence dance commitment among university dance majors. This study aims to provide foundational data to enhance dance immersion, enabling dance majors to experience optimal performance through intrinsic motivation and positive physical self-concept.