Fair Play in Physical Education: Effects of Sex, Age and Intrinsic Motivation

Authors

  • Maria Papageorgiou University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Mary Hassandra University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2008.1241

Keywords:

fair play, physical education, intrinsic motivation, gender, age

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to examine fair play behaviors in a physical education context in relation to demographic characteristics and motivational variables. Participants were 472 primary (n = 248) and secondary (n = 148) school students (M= 12.62 ± 1.70 yrs). Students completed in their class environment in the absence of their physical education teacher a form containing the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) and the Fair Play in Physical Education Questionnaire (FPPEQ). Correlation analysis revealed that overall the intrinsic motivation dimensions were positively related to pro-social behavior and negatively related to anti-social behavior. Twoway (2 x 2) MANOVA was calculated to test for differences in fair play between sex and education level (primary – secondary). The results revealed boys scored higher than girls on gamesmanship and cheating (p<.05) and lower than girls on respect for teammates (p<.05). Furthermore, it was revealed that secondary school students scored higher on the anti-social behaviors (p<.01) and lower on the pro-social behaviors (p<.05) than primary school students. Finally, it was revealed that secondary school boys scored lower on respect for teammates that secondary school girls and primary school students (both primary and secondary).

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Published

2008-11-30

How to Cite

Papageorgiou Μ., Hassandra Μ., & Hatzigeorgiadis Α. (2008). Fair Play in Physical Education: Effects of Sex, Age and Intrinsic Motivation. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 6(2), 162–168. https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2008.1241

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