The struggles behind success: a case study on athletic identity and burnout among university student-athletes in taekwondo
Keywords:
Burnout, Athletic identity, Taekwondo, Student-athletes
Abstract
Problems: Student taekwondo athletes often face challenges balancing academic and sporting roles. The pressure of these two aspects can lead to physical and mental exhaustion or burnout. Burnout that is not properly addressed can impact athletes' performance, motivation, and commitment to sport. Purpose: This study examined the relationship between burnout and athletic identity in taekwondo student-athletes. Methods: A Descriptive method with a quantitative approach was used in this study involving 21 athletes of the UPI Bandung Taekwondo Student Activity Unit. The instruments used in the study were Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and an Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS) which were given once to the sample. After the data was obtained, data analysis was carried out using the SPSS Version 27. Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between athletic identity and burnout among university student-athletes in taekwondo, confirming that athlete identity affects mental and emotional exhaustion. This suggests that athletes who better recognize their role tend to be better able to manage pressure and maintain performance. Conclusion: This study concludes that taekwondo student-athletes have a story of struggle that is not easy behind their success. The relationship between athletic identity and burnout proves the story of struggle.
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Mohajan, H. K. (2020). Quantitative research: A successful investigation in natural and social sciences. Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People, 9(4), 50–79.
Novian, G., & Noors, I. P. M. (2020). Hubungan gaya kepemimpinan pelatih dengan prestasi atlet taekwondo. Gladi: Jurnal Ilmu Keolahragaan, 11(02), 151–164.
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O’Rourke, F. (2024). Understanding Athletics Academic Advisors’ Experience with Job Burnout. NACADA Journal, 44(2), 137–148.
Peter, C., & Jule, A. (2023). Exploring the relationship between motivation and athletic burnout among elite athletes. Revista de Psicología Del Deporte (Journal of Sport Psychology), 32(2), 10–18.
Prakasha, G. S., & Joseph, S. (2025). Challenges and expectations of emerging student-athletes among catholic institutions: a qualitative study. International Studies in Catholic Education, 1–20.
Privitera, M. R., Rosenstein, A. H., Plessow, F., & LoCastro, T. M. (2015). Physician burnout and occupational stress: an inconvenient truth with unintended consequences. Journal of Hospital Administration, 4(1), 27–35.
Purnamasari, I., & Novian, G. (2021). Tingkat kepercayaan diri dan kecemasan atlet pplp jawa barat selama menjalani training from home (TFH) pada masa adaptasi kebiasaan baru (AKB). Jurnal Patriot, 3(2), 203–213.
Rankin, S., Merson, D., Garvey, J. C., Sorgen, C. H., Menon, I., Loya, K., & Oseguera, L. (2016). The influence of climate on the academic and athletic success of student-athletes: Results from a multi-institutional national study. The Journal of Higher Education, 87(5), 701–730.
Reeve, J. (2024). Understanding motivation and emotion. John Wiley & Sons.
Rubin, L. M., & Moreno-Pardo, M. D. (2018). Burnout among student-athlete services professionals. Journal of Higher Education Athletics, 1(3).
Sarmidi, F. B., Komarudin, K., Saputra, M. Y., & Novian, G. (2024). Motivation And Commitment Young Children’s Swimming Training. Gladi: Jurnal Ilmu Keolahragaan, 15(02), 258–264.
Simandjuntak, C. N., Hanum, D., & Saputri, N. (2024). Peran Psikologi Olahraga dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Atlet Bulutangkis. 14(5), 330–337.
Simons, E. E., & Bird, M. D. (2023). Coach-athlete relationship, social support, and sport-related psychological well-being in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I student-athletes. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 17(3), 191–210.
Tareq, M., Ramadhan, U., Hamidi, A., & Subarjah, H. (2024). Preferensi Gaya Kepemimpinan Pelatih terhadap Gender pada Olahraga Individu dan Olahraga Tim. 14(6), 488–495.
van Hooff, M. L. M., & Geurts, S. A. E. (2015). Need satisfaction and employees’ recovery state at work: A daily diary study. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 20(3), 377.
Published
2025-06-27
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Anjani, S., Komarudin, K., Saputra, M., & Novian, G. (2025). The struggles behind success: a case study on athletic identity and burnout among university student-athletes in taekwondo. Jurnal Patriot, 7(2), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.24036/patriot.v7i2.1141
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