This study aimed to empirically investigate the relationship between sport interest and sport satisfaction of youth soccer club players. To achieve this, players affiliated with current youth soccer clubs were selected as subjects and data for a total of 200 players were collected. For measuring sport interest, the questionnaire used in researches by Kim Byung-joon(1999), Ahn Bin(2010), Lee Yong-taek(2010), and Choi Seok-ho(2006), was used after being modified and supplemented according to current study purposes. Also, in order to measure sport satisfaction, the questionnaire used by Kim Myung-chul and No Young-tae(2005) based on the athlete satisfaction questionnaire developed by Chelladurai and Carron(1985), and Widmeyer and Williams(1991) was used after being modified and supplemented according to study purposes. For data processing, Windows SPSS PC+ 18.0 Version statistics program was used to conduct a descriptive analysis and a one-way ANOVA as well as a standard multiple regression analysis.
The following are the results accomplished through these research methods.
First, there was an overall difference in sport interest according to individual characteristics of the players in youth soccer clubs. According to grade, duration in athletics, sport frequency, and sport intensity, there were partial differences shown in the lower variables including ability perception, practice and benefit, team atmosphere, entrance to advanced schools, social interaction, and parental support.
Second, there was a partial difference in sport satisfaction according to individual characteristics of players in youth soccer clubs. Sport frequency also showed a difference in social interaction and coach leadership.
Third, sport interest of the players in youth soccer clubs influenced sport satisfaction. Interest in the sport of youth soccer club players had a positive effect on their satisfaction of the sport.