Female Athletes’ Life Satisfaction: The Contribution of Individual and Collective Self-Esteem

Xiao Xueyan and Halijah bt. Ibrahim
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Xiao Xueyan: Faculty of Education Science & Technology, University technology Malaysia
Halijah bt. Ibrahim: Faculty of Education Science & Technology, University technology Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3, 4846-4859

Abstract: This study investigates the factors influencing life satisfaction among female athletes, with a particular focus on the roles of individual and collective self-esteem. Utilizing a questionnaire survey and statistical analyses of 139 female athletes, the research identifies individual self-esteem as the primary predictor of general life satisfaction. Conversely, collective self-esteem emerges as a significant predictor of satisfaction in training and competition, accounting for 67% of the variance. Dominance analyses were employed to elucidate the relative importance of each variable. The findings underscore the critical role of collective self-esteem in specific life domains, particularly within collectivist cultural contexts. While the study provides valuable insights, it is based on cross-sectional data, necessitating further research to establish causality and explore the applicability of these findings to other demographic groups.

Date: 2025
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