Psychological factors in high-altitude trekking: an exploration of motivation and mental health among Kilimanjaro hikers / Nik Nurfarasya Adeliah Nik Larayati and Shariman Shafiee

This study investigates the motivation and mental wellbeing of Mount Kilimanjaro hikers from the Pertubuhan Nadi Sihat. It aims to assess their motivation and mental wellbeing levels while examining the relationship between the two, addressing gaps in understanding how these factors interact during physically and mentally challenging activities like hiking [1]. A survey method was employed using quantitative research to analyze data from 11 Mount Kilimanjaro hikers in Pertubuhan Nadi Sihat. The fixed sample size (n = 11) was determined using Krejcie & Morgan's (1970) guidelines, with no additional adjustment needed.