Multiplicity and development of achievement motivation: a comparative study between German elite athletes with and without a disability

摘要: While achievement motivation influences success in elite sports, the empirical knowledge on its manifoldaspects and development is quite rudimentary, especially disability sports. This study analyzesmotivation of athletes with a (N=73) as opposed to without (N=156). Wesurveyed these German (N=229) 2x3 design retrospectively, regarding various facets ofachievement during three career phases (initiation, mastery). Results showedthat enjoying sport improving one’s personal performance level have great relevance for athleteswith disability, whereas incentives such opportunities earning money are less important.MANOVAs revealed differences between wellas factors. For latter, nearly all factors developed significantly over phases.These results provide new implications psychological consultations inelite