Table 3. Path analysis results for the mediation model.

Outcome variable	Predictor variable	Effect size (β)	95% CI (Lower)	95% CI (Upper)	p-value
Self-Concept Clarity	Interoceptive Awareness	0.541	0.491	0.587	***
Athletic Engagement	Interoceptive Awareness	0.753	0.680	0.824	***
	Self-Concept Clarity	0.131	0.061	0.205	***
Future Exercise Possible Self	Interoceptive Awareness	0.329	0.186	0.469	***
	Self-Concept Clarity	0.082	0.013	0.148	*
	Athletic Engagement	0.259	0.108	0.408	**
Noticing (MAIA-2)	Interoceptive Awareness	0.767	0.734	0.799	***
Not-Distracting (MAIA-2)	Interoceptive Awareness	0.775	0.744	0.803	***
Not-Worrying (MAIA-2)	Interoceptive Awareness	0.775	0.745	0.804	***
Attention Regulation (MAIA-2)	Interoceptive Awareness	0.736	0.704	0.767	***
Emotional Awareness (MAIA-2)	Interoceptive Awareness	0.758	0.726	0.787	***
Self-Regulation (MAIA-2)	Interoceptive Awareness	0.747	0.712	0.779	***
Trust (MAIA-2)	Interoceptive Awareness	0.733	0.696	0.767	***
Confidence (AEQ)	Athletic Engagement	0.728	0.690	0.767	***
Vigor (AEQ)	Athletic Engagement	0.746	0.711	0.784	***
Dedication (AEQ)	Athletic Engagement	0.690	0.649	0.728	***
Enthusiasm (AEQ)	Athletic Engagement	0.711	0.668	0.749	***

Notes.

^*p < 0.05.

^**p < 0.01.

^***p < 0.001.