The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze how local middle-school and Judo players in universities (in Gyeongnam province) think of referee's judgments, and how much such awareness could have effects on their sport performance. In order to ...
The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze how local middle-school and Judo players in universities (in Gyeongnam province) think of referee's judgments, and how much such awareness could have effects on their sport performance. In order to achieve the goals, this study investigated male (n=167) and female Judo players (n=35) to analyze potential differences in their awareness of Judo referee's judgments, qualification and placement as well as their awareness about potential effects of referee's judgments on their sport performance depending upon their demographic characteristics. As a result, this study could come to the following findings:
At first, it was found that male group had higher level of awareness on referee's judgments than female group, but there was no significant difference in awareness level depending on their tournament and prize-winning experiences. Besides, it was found that Judo players who had more experiences in joining tournament or winning prize had higher tendency to recognize disadvantages resulting from referee's judgment, but there was no significant difference depending on sex.
Secondly, in terms of referee placement, it was found that Judo players who had more experiences in joining tournament tended to think that referee's academic or regional bond and relationships with their coaching staffs could influence match results, but there was no significant difference depending on sex and prize-winning experiences. In addition, it was found that female group sensed higher effectiveness of referee placement in match results than male group, but there was no significant difference in such effectiveness depending on players' experiences in joining tournament and winning prizes.
Thirdly, it was found that there was no significant difference in Judo players' awareness about referee's qualifications depending on their sex, tournament experiences and prize-winning experiences.
Finally, it was found that Judo players who had more experiences in joining Judo tournaments or winning prizes had higher tendency to think that referee's judgment could have significant effects upon match results, but there was no significant difference depending of their sex. Moreover, it was found that there was no significant difference in self-confidence based on referee's advantageous judgments depending on Judo players' sex, tournament experiences and prize-winning experiences.