![]() ![]() They have been divided in three different age groups, younger wrestlers, boys age 11 to 13 (N = 79) older wrestlers, boys age 14 and 15 (N = 50) and cadets, boys age 16 and 17 (N = 43). ![]() The survey was conducted among 172 young wrestlers, ages between 11 and 17, who train in different clubs in Croatia. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of connection of the social environment (parents, coaches, peers) of young wrestlers in relation to their level of satisfaction, intrinsic motivation and commitment to wrestling. ![]() Through the positive influence of social environment, youth will perceive wrestling as a source of satisfaction and continue pursuing it. In order to remain in wrestling, youth need to feel satisfaction and to positively self – evaluate their own abilities and achievements. According to numerous previous studies, social orientation is important because it has been proven to be directly associated to satisfaction and intrinsic motivation. In order for young people to pursue wrestling as their chosen sport, it is essential for their social environment, namely, their parents, their coach and peers to motivate them.
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