What motivates game officials in Finland from 2014-2015 to continue officiating 2015-2016 season
Sepponen, Nikolas (2015)
Sepponen, Nikolas
Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605178267
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605178267
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The main goal of this thesis was to evaluate the motivational level of the game officials in Finland. The subject for this research was game officials from 2014-2015 and to see how motivativated they are to continue officiating in 2015-2016 season. The secondary goal of this thesis was to collect data and bring more awareness for the need of more research on this topic.
The data was collected and distributed using the web survey software Webropol. For the survey the total amount of game officials targeted was 1564. All the participants needed to have an active e-mail address to be eligible. In total 555 replies were received. For the results all the participants were dived into two groups. The competitive (level 4-7) game officials and the recreational (1-3) game officials.
The theoretical background of the research was divided into two main chapters. The first chapter covered a brief history of the motivation theories and concepts. Also including a small chapter on motivation in game officiating and positive psychology. The main chapter was about the self-determination theory, which assesses the basic needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness.
Analyzing the results, the findings were both positive and negative. There were a lot of results on good motivational levels, indicated by the pure passion for the sport. On the other hand negative results were found due to the general lack of respect for the game officials. It is a very vital area to keep improving and developing. Procastinating on this area will most likely lead to the overall sport level to plummet. We have to work towards a common goal where the game officials status and needs are valued as much as any other aspect of ice hockey.
The data was collected and distributed using the web survey software Webropol. For the survey the total amount of game officials targeted was 1564. All the participants needed to have an active e-mail address to be eligible. In total 555 replies were received. For the results all the participants were dived into two groups. The competitive (level 4-7) game officials and the recreational (1-3) game officials.
The theoretical background of the research was divided into two main chapters. The first chapter covered a brief history of the motivation theories and concepts. Also including a small chapter on motivation in game officiating and positive psychology. The main chapter was about the self-determination theory, which assesses the basic needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness.
Analyzing the results, the findings were both positive and negative. There were a lot of results on good motivational levels, indicated by the pure passion for the sport. On the other hand negative results were found due to the general lack of respect for the game officials. It is a very vital area to keep improving and developing. Procastinating on this area will most likely lead to the overall sport level to plummet. We have to work towards a common goal where the game officials status and needs are valued as much as any other aspect of ice hockey.