Concerns about the Self-Confidence of Road Race Athletes at IMI Garut Regency

Shofa Oktavian; Alam Hadi Kosasih; Ani Kurniawati; Hung Chin Huang

Authors

Shofa Oktavian Universitas Garut Author
Alam Hadi Kosasih Universitas Garut Author
Ani Kurniawati Universitas Garut Author
Hung Chin Huang National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology Author

Keywords:

Self-Confidence; Competitive Anxiety; Road Race; Emotional Regulation; Sports Psychology

Abstract

Road racing is a high-risk motorsport discipline that demands not only technical skill and physical readiness but also strong psychological regulation. Competitive anxiety and self-confidence are often associated with athlete performance; however, empirical studies on their relationship in the context of high-speed motorsport are still limited. This study aims to analyze the relationship between self-confidence and anxiety in road race athletes under the auspices of the Indonesian Motorsport Association (IMI) of Garut Regency. The study used a quantitative correlational design with a total sampling technique involving 10 athletes from various competition levels (professional, semi-professional, and beginners). Data were collected through a validated questionnaire and then analyzed using prerequisite tests (Shapiro–Wilk normality and Levene homogeneity) and the Pearson product–moment correlation test. The results showed that both variables were normally distributed and homogeneous (p > 0.05). The correlation analysis yielded a coefficient of r = 0.054 with a significance value of p = 0.947 (> 0.05), indicating no significant relationship between self-confidence and anxiety. These findings suggest that in the context of high-risk motorsport, anxiety does not always reduce athlete confidence. Psychological responses are likely influenced by competitive experience and situational interpretations of racing pressure. These research findings highlight the complex dynamics of emotion regulation in road racing and provide implications for the development of more contextual psychological interventions.

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