Är svenska tävlingsryttare passionerade? : En kvantitativ enkätstudie om passion och medveten närvaro hos svenska tävlingsryttare

Sammanfattning: Aim and research questions: The aim of this survey study was to increase the understanding of motivational factors in Swedish competition riders by investigating passion, mindfulness, and age. Three research questions were central for this study:1. To which extent do Swedish competition riders exhibit harmonious passion and obsessive passion? 2. To which extent do Swedish competition riders exhibit mindfulness? 3. Are there any correlations between harmonious passion, obsessive passion, age, and mindfulness in Swedish competition riders? Method: This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design and survey as data collection method. The study had 236 participants who were Swedish riders competing in either dressage or jumping at no lower than 2' (regional) level. Participation was voluntary, and the survey was answered anonymously. The data was collected during a period of six weeks. The data was processed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Participants showing higher levels of harmonious passion also showed higher levels of obsessive passion and were more able to refocus. Participants showing higher levels of obsessive passion were loss able to refocus. Riders exhibiting higher levels of harmonious passion also felt more aware regardless of age and level of obsessive passion. Conclusion: The conclusion for this study was that according to passion theory, Swedish competition riders can be described as motivated athletes. The results indicate that harmoniously passionate riders are more mindful and accepting, while obsessively passionate riders are more self-judgmental.