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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Psychol.
Sec. Sport Psychology
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1417914
This article is part of the Research Topic Psychological Factors in Physical Education and Sport - Volume IV View all 20 articles

Comparison on Self-determination, Peer-Relationship, and Alienation in Physical Education of Early Adolescent in Korea and China

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Jaeuk Jeong Jaeuk Jeong 1Sun Yu Sun Yu 1Donghwi Suh Donghwi Suh 2*
  • 1 Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • 2 Ajou University, Suweon, Republic of Korea

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    In order to identify effective strategies for enhancing a high-quality physical education system, it is imperative to undertake research that examines the nuances of educational culture, specifically focusing on the psychological experiences of early adolescents within physical education classes. This study aims to compare self-determination, peer-relationships, and feelings of alienation in physical education among adolescents from Korea and China, both situated in East Asia, with respect to their nationality and gender. 122 early adolescent males (M = 14.34, SD = 0.65) and 78 females (M = 14.34, SD = 0.64) from South Korea and 125 early adolescent males (M = 14.13, SD = 0.58) and 70 females (M = 14.13, SD = 0.59) from China participated in this study, with a mean age of 14.24 ± 0.62. The Academic Self-Regulatory Scale (SRQ-A), Peer-relationship Questionnaire, and a Scale for Measuring Student Alienation in Physical Education were utilized for data analysis. For statistic comparisons, a t-test was used. Self-determination of male and female students in China was significantly higher than that of male and female students in Korea respectively. Peer-relationship of male students in Korea was significantly higher than that of male students in China. Physical education alienation of the female students in Korea was significantly higher than that of male students in Korea. Given that the influence of self-determination, peer-relationships, and physical education alienation varies by nationality and gender, it is crucial to seek and implement strategies to develop an effective physical education system. By doing so, physical education alienation can be minimized and prevented, ultimately preserving the health and well-being of adolescents. This approach is vital for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes lifelong fitness and health.

    Keywords: self-determination, Peer-relationship, Physical education alienation, Early adolescent, East Asia

    Received: 15 Apr 2024; Accepted: 25 Nov 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Jeong, Yu and Suh. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Donghwi Suh, Ajou University, Suweon, Republic of Korea

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