Correlation among self-efficacy, self-esteem, and psychological well-being in adolescent taekwondo trainees

The purpose of this study is to examine correlation among self-efficacy, self-esteem, and psychological well-being in adolescent taekwondo trainees. To attain the goal, a survey was conducted to 366 students attending high schools located in Seoul and Gyeonggi. The data collected went through descriptive statistical analysis by using SPSS Ver. 22.0. Construct validity and reliability tests were done, and also, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were performed. The results are as follows:BR First, among the areas of self-efficacy in adolescent taekwondo trainees, self-regulation and confidence factors influence self-acceptance significantly. Also, only the difficulty preference factor influences personal growth, autonomy, and the goal of life positively. Self-regulation and difficulty preference factors influence environmental control, and difficulty preference and confidence factors influence interpersonal relationship significantly.BR Second, according to the results of analyzing correlation between self-esteem and psychological well-being in adolescent taekwondo trainees, negative self-esteem influences the self-acceptance, and positive self-esteem influences personal growth and autonomy factors significantly. Both negative and positive self-esteem influences environmental control and interpersonal relationship factors positively.