Coaches’ Influence on Male Adolescents’ Achievement Motivation, Psychological Factors, and Sport Participation
Description:
The motivational climate, as created by coaches, and athletes’ goal orientations are key constructs in understanding children’s experiences with sport. In this study, the relationship between the perceived motivational climates, male adolescents’ goal orientation, and their experiences of self-esteem, sport competence, enjoyment, and ultimately, intention to continue participating in sport was examined. Participants were 405 male adolescents (Sample A: n = 200; Sample B: n = 205) aged 13-15 yea…
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Date:
August 2011
Creator:
Johnson, Dustin M.
Partner:
UNT Libraries