Asia Pacific Journal of Applied Sport Sciences
• Frequency : issued three times a year
• ISSN : 2733-4236 (print)
• ISSN : 2733-7170 (online)
• Year of Launching : 2020. 04. 30
• Punblisher : Prof. Brian H. Yim(Kent State University USA)
The Influence of Enjoyment Factors, Satisfaction, and Flow Experience on the Happiness of Chinese Dance Sports ParticipantsYongdi Wang , Ling Chen , Yun Liu , Junke Wang , Wang Zuo 4(2) 1-25, 2023 DOI:10.46695/ASCS.4.2.1
TitleThe Influence of Enjoyment Factors, Satisfaction, and Flow Experience on the Happiness of Chinese Dance Sports Participants
Yongdi Wang , Ling Chen , Yun Liu , Junke Wang , Wang Zuo DOI:10.46695/ASCS.4.2.1 AbstractPPURPOSE This research investigates the current experience and satisfaction of Chinese university students participating in dance sports by investigating the participation and enjoyment factors. We provide a theoretical basis for the further development of Chinese dance sports. METHODS In this study, the research hypothesis is discussed and the structural equation model (SEM) is established. The research assumes that engagement factors, satisfactions, and flow experience can have an impact on happiness, and Amos 26.0 is used for data analysis. A total of 400 valid questionnaires were recovered. RESULTS The factor loading of the SEM falls between 0.469 and 0.911, and the model fits well. The path coefficient reached a significant level, and flow experience had an impact on happiness, thereby supporting the hypothesis. CONCLUSION The results show that enjoyment factors, satisfaction, and flow experience have a positive effect on happiness, and enjoyment factors have a positive impact on university students’ satisfaction and flow experience. Key WordsDance sports, Enjoyment factors, Satisfaction, Flow experience, Happiness |
Exploring Research Trend of Yoga Therapy Using Social Network AnalysisPan Ding , Kyungsik Kim , Tianyu Li , Wang Yuan 4(2) 25-47, 2023 DOI:10.46695/ASCS.4.2.2
TitleExploring Research Trend of Yoga Therapy Using Social Network Analysis
Pan Ding , Kyungsik Kim , Tianyu Li , Wang Yuan DOI:10.46695/ASCS.4.2.2 AbstractPURPOSE This study aimed to analyze core keywords of knowledge structure to explore the research trend of Yoga therapy, so as to understand the interaction between sub-areas research in Yoga therapy. METHOD This study searched the journal articles on the Web of Science to identify research trends related to Yoga therapy. To achieve this goal, keyword network analysis was performed for 226 papers related to the studies of Yoga therapy, which were published between 1992 and 2022. The Netminer was used to conduct the keyword network analysis. RESULT The analysis result showed that the keywords concerning patient, treatment, effect, intervention, health, quality, and anxiety have continuously occurred in the past 30 years; thus, they can be considered the main concepts symbolizing the research in Yoga therapy. In addition, a few keywords only appeared in a certain period; for example, intensity and posture appeared before 2011, but team, education, increase, interaction, and methodology evolved only in the 2020s, which perhaps implies that a new research field related to Yoga therapy has sprung-up. Finally, based on the results of the cohesion group analysis, five sub-research domains were identified as follows: Group 1, comprising 12 keywords with a focus on 'therapist' and 'strategy'; Group 2, made up of 13 keywords with emphasis on 'technique' and 'survivor'; Group 3, consisting of 20 keywords centered around 'well-being' and 'symptom'; Group 4, incorporating 19 keywords with a concentration on 'woman' and 'treatment'; and Group 5, encompassing 17 keywords centered on 'weight' and 'system'. CONCLUSION Keyword network analysis is employed to investigate the research trend in Yoga therapy. These keywords contribute to the formation of an intellectual structure, playing a vital role in facilitating more detailed exploration of sub-research areas related to Yoga therapy in the future. Key WordsYoga therapy, Research trend, Keyword network, Centrality |
The Relationship of Basketball Participation Motivation, Involvement, Satisfaction, and Adherence among Middle School Students in ChinaPeng Qiu , Jianmin Shi , Wang Zuo , Yan Xing 4(2) 47-74, 2023 DOI:10.46695/ASCS.4.2.3
TitleThe Relationship of Basketball Participation Motivation, Involvement, Satisfaction, and Adherence among Middle School Students in China
Peng Qiu , Jianmin Shi , Wang Zuo , Yan Xing DOI:10.46695/ASCS.4.2.3 AbstractPURPOSE This study aimed to examine the relationship among participation motivation (PM), involvement (IN), satisfaction (SA), and adherence (AD) in middle school basketball participants in China. METHOD Participants were recruited from 10 middle schools in Changchun, Tonghua, Baicheng, Yanbian, and Siping in Jilin Province, China. A total of 800 questionnaires were distributed, and around 793 questionnaires were used for the final analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26 and AMOS 23. RESULT This study determined the PM, IN, SA, and AD of middle school basketball participants through quantitative analysis. Through the establishment and verification of the structural equation model, the following findings were revealed: first, PM directly affects IN. Second, PM directly affects the development of AD. Third, PM directly affects SA. Fourth, IN does not affect SA. IN directly affects the development of AD. Sixth, SA directly affects the development of AD. CONCLUSION To improve the AD of middle school students to participate in basketball, physical education managers and teachers in Jilin Province should first master students' PM and adopt strategies to strengthen it. They must understand students' needs for basketball participation through their IN while improving their SA. This study provides a theoretical reference for Chinese middle school basketball-related researchers. It may provide corresponding methods and strategies for increasing middle school students' basketball AD, thereby further aiding the steady development of the sport in Chinese middle schools. Key WordsMiddle school students, Motivation, Involvement, Satisfaction, Adherence |