Study of Risk-taking Behaviour as Performance Predictor

Present research investigated risk-taking behavior as performance estimator. The research employs descriptive-correlation method. The statistical population includes all 130 male karate athletes who participated in the qualification matches for the adult national karate team of Iran. In this research, the sample is considered to be equal to the population comprising 130 athletes from which 120 questionnaires were received. Finally, to test the research's hypotheses, Pearson Correlation and Univariate Regression Analysis were employed. Results indicated the correlation between risk-taking feeling and performance (r = -0.632), the results indicated the variable risk-taking was able to affect performance level of the participants and this effect was predictable.