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. 2024 Jun 4;14(6):1597–1613. doi: 10.3390/ejihpe14060106

Table 7.

Correlations between the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire factors and motivational regulations, enjoyment, burnout, and psychological needs satisfaction.

Variables Confidence Vigor Dedication Enthusiasm Engagement (Total)
Confidence -
Vigor 0.42 ** -
Dedication 0.53 ** 0.58 ** -
Enthusiasm 0.35 ** 0.62 ** 0.60 ** -
Engagement (total) 0.76 ** 0.81 ** 0.85 ** 0.77 ** -
Autonomous motivation 0.27 ** 0.40 ** 0.41 ** 0.33 ** 0.45 **
Controlled motivation −0.08 −0.21 ** −0.14 ** −0.29 ** −0.22 **
Amotivation −0.19 ** −0.36 ** −0.34 ** −0.46 ** −0.42 **
Enjoyment 0.39 ** 0.54 ** 0.50 ** 0.46 ** 0.58 **
Burnout −0.42 ** −0.37 ** −0.45 ** −0.32 ** −0.50 **
Autonomy satisfaction 0.28 ** 0.27 ** 0.19 ** 0.15 ** 0.28 **
Relatedness satisfaction 0.18 ** 0.27 ** 0.19 ** 0.22 ** 0.26 **
Competence satisfaction 0.69 ** 0.45 ** 0.43 ** 0.37 ** 0.60 **

** p < 0.01.