The impact of psychological factors on referee performance in Indonesian football

Authors

  • Dilli Dwi Kuswoyo Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • Dimyati Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • Ermawan Susanto Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • Hendriana Sri Rejeki Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia.
  • Maharani Fatima Gandasari Universitas Tanjung Pura, Pontianak, Indonesia.
  • Abu Bakar Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk, Banggai, Indonesia.
  • Danang Aji Setyawan Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia.
  • Mudayat Universitas Terbuka, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Arga Universitas Pejuang R.I, Makasar, Indonesia.
  • Hasbi Asyhari Universitas Negeri Makasar, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.68574/sportk.389

Keywords:

Self-Confidence, Concentration, Motivation, Referee Performance, Psychological Factors

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of psychological factors—namely self-confidence and concentration—on motivation and referee performance in Indonesian football. A quantitative descriptive approach was used, involving 30 randomly selected certified referees from a total population of 67 registered with the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) in South Sumatra. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using path analysis. The results revealed that both self-confidence and concentration significantly contribute to motivation (p<0.05), and together, they have a stronger combined effect. In turn, self-confidence, concentration, and motivation each showed a significant positive impact on referee performance (p<0.05). Collectively, these three psychological factors accounted for a substantial portion of the variance in performance, underscoring their critical role in enhancing officiating quality.

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26-09-2026

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Dwi Kuswoyo, D., Dimyati, Susanto, E., Sri Rejeki, H., Gandasari, M. F., Bakar, A., … Asyhari, H. (2026). The impact of psychological factors on referee performance in Indonesian football. SPORT TK-EuroAmerican Journal of Sport Sciences, 15, 90. https://doi.org/10.68574/sportk.389

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