The Mediating Function of Self-efficacy is the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Intrinsic Motivation in Physically Disadvantaged Students

Yufeng Gou

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250009.20261005

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The Mediating Function of Self-efficacy is the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Intrinsic Motivation in Physically Disadvantaged Students

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The Mediating Function of Self-efficacy is the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Intrinsic Motivation in Physically Disadvantaged Students
The Mediating Function of Self-efficacy is the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Intrinsic Motivation in Physically Disadvantaged Students
Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, 100191, China
2026年10卷第5期页码：42-48
纸质出版：2026-05-30
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250009.20261005
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Yufeng Gou. (2026). The Mediating Function of Self-efficacy is the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Intrinsic Motivation in Physically Disadvantaged Students. 国际教育与发展（英文版）, 10(5), 42-48.

Gou Yufeng.The Mediating Function of Self-efficacy is the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Intrinsic Motivation in Physically Disadvantaged Students[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2026,10(05):42-48.
Yufeng Gou. (2026). The Mediating Function of Self-efficacy is the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Intrinsic Motivation in Physically Disadvantaged Students. 国际教育与发展（英文版）, 10(5), 42-48. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250009.20261005.

Gou Yufeng.The Mediating Function of Self-efficacy is the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Intrinsic Motivation in Physically Disadvantaged Students[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2026,10(05):42-48. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250009.20261005.

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Abstract

Objective

To explore the relationship between perceived discrimination and intrinsic motivation in physical education among physically disadvantaged students

and the mediating role of self-efficacy in this relationship.

Methods

A questionnaire survey was conducted among 501 middle school students scoring below 80 on the National Student Physical Health Standard from two schools in Beijing's Dongcheng District.The Perceived Discrimination Scale

General Self-Efficacy Scale

and Situational Motivation Scale were used. The data were analyzed through correlation analysis

independent samples t-tests

one-way ANOVA

and PROCESS mediation analysis (Models 4

with 1

000 bootstrap samples).

Results

(1) There was a significant negative correlation between perceived discrimination and self-efficacy (r=-0.535) as well as intrinsic motivation (r=-0.467). Conversely

self-efficacy showed a significant positive correlation with intrinsic motivation (r=0.455). (2) The overall impact of perceived discrimination on intrinsic motivation was significant (c=-0.5142

p<0.001). After incorporating self-efficacy

the direct effect continued to be significant (c'=-0.3451

p<0.001)

and the indirect effect was -0.1692 (95% bootstrap CI [-0.2301

-0.1138])

which represented 32.9% of the total effect. (3) No significant gender or grade differences were identified in perceived discrimination

self-efficacy

or intrinsic motivation.

Conclusions

Perceived discrimination not only directly and negatively predicts intrinsic motivation in physically disadvantaged students but also indirectly undermines it by reducing self-efficacy. Enhancing self-efficacy may serve as an effective strategy to buffer the negative impact of perceived discrimination and protect intrinsic motivation in physical education.

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