A study of 198 Korean national athletes competing in the Rio 2016 Olympics found that factors such as perfectionism, concerns over mistakes, and the motivational climate created by coaches were associated with attitudes towards doping. Educating athletes on the risks and consequences of doping alone is not enough to change attitudes. Creating a positive and appropriate motivational climate is crucial in deterring athletes from doping. The study suggests that a deeper understanding of individual and social-contextual factors is needed to develop effective anti-doping strategies. Further research is required to explore the impact of perfectionism, concerns over mistakes, and motivational climate on doping attitudes in a larger cohort.
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Revisit: What Influences Athletes’ Attitudes on Doping?
