Task and Ego Goal Orientation in Martial Arts Athletes

Abstract

Goal orientation perspective in athletes is an essential component that must be considered when determining how athletes will choose to complete their duties. This is compatible with the daily activities of martial arts athletes, which include personal feelings and thoughts. Athletes' goal orientation has been linked to certain sports-related activities, concepts, and viewpoints that might influence a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in competitive situations. The framework of achieving goal theory defines two major goal orientations: task orientation and ego orientation. This study aimed to investigate the level of task and ego goal orientation of professional athletes in martial arts in Kota Semarang. The sport contributed to these studies. This study involved 80 martial arts athletes from judo, karate, kempo, muathay, pencak silat, taekwondo, and wushu. The method utilized was a survey with descriptive statistical analysis of percentages. The study's findings indicate that martial arts athletes in Semarang had a task orientation score ranging from 4.35 to 4.69, with a maximum score of five. This result is more dominant than ego orientation, with a mean ranging from 2.67 to 3.30. This study concludes that martial arts sports have a higher task orientation, which helps athletes enhance their behavior and intellectual abilities while providing excellent fighting power.