BYU ScholarsArchive

Title

Goal Setting and Goal Achievement in Marathon and Half-Marathon Runners

Authors

Adam M. FultonFollow
Jared RichardsonFollow
Kyler GriffithFollow

Files

Keywords

Goal setting, goal achievement, goal specificity, marathon, running, motivation

Abstract

In this study, we looked at how different variables predicted goal specificity, goal achievement, and finish time for marathoners and half-marathoners. These variables had to do with experience, confidence, and motivation for running, as well as goal specificity. Among the results was the finding that goal specificity was predictive of finish time for half-marathoners and close to predictive for marathoners. These findings could help runners prepare better for races.

Description

The Annual Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Research Conference showcases some of the best student research from the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The mentored learning program encourages undergraduate students to participate in hands-on and practical research under the direction of a faculty member. Students create these posters as an aide in presenting the results of their research to the public, faculty, and their peers.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Fulton, Adam M.; Richardson, Jared; and Griffith, Kyler, "Goal Setting and Goal Achievement in Marathon and Half-Marathon Runners" (2017). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 298.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/298

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2017-04-13

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

Course

Sport Psychology Research Team

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