Peers,parents, and coaches,oh my! The relation of the motivational climate to boys' intention to continue in sport |
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Affiliation: | 1. Leeds Beckett University, UK;2. University of Chichester, UK;3. School of Applied Social Sciences, Durham University, UK;1. Sultan Qaboos University, Oman;2. University of Birmingham, United Kingdom;1. Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Ireland;2. Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland;1. University of Ottawa, Canada;2. Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada;3. Université du Québec en Outaouais, Canada |
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Abstract: | ObjectivesMotivational climates (Ames, 1992) and goal orientations (Nicholls, 1989) are essential in understanding children's experiences with sport. We examined the perceived task-involving motivational climates created by parents, peers, and coaches and their task goal orientation in relation to male adolescent athletes' sport competence, self-esteem and enjoyment, and ultimately, their intention to continue participating.DesignWe used a cross-sectional design with a large convenience sample of male adolescent athletes from the U.S. (N = 405, ages 12–15 years).MethodBoys anonymously completed survey questionnaires during their physical education classes at school.ResultsTask goal orientation was explained by task-involving parent, peer, and coach initiated motivational climates, although parent and peer climates were most influential. Boys with higher task goal orientations reported greater sport competence, self-esteem, and more enjoyment in sport. Intention to continue playing sport primarily was predicted by the boys' enjoyment, and secondarily, by their self-esteem.ConclusionsConsistent with past research, task motivational climates from parents, peers, and coaches play a key role in boys' enjoyment of their sport, which is essential for continued participation. |
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Keywords: | Youth sport Goal orientation Motivational climate Enjoyment Sports competence Self-esteem |
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