Relationship between the talent development environment and motivation, commitment, and confidence

Abstract Introduction:Examining the influence of the talent development environment on athletes is crucial for understanding sport participation and the identifying the characteristics of effective talent development.Purpose:The purpose of the study was to explore the relationshipbetween the talent...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2021-01, Vol.21 (1), p.208-217
Main Authors: Andronikos, Georgios, Souglis, Athanasios, Martindale, Russell J J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achievement Need
Athletes
Communication
Data Analysis
Learning Strategies
Motivation
Questionnaires
Talent Development
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Summary:Abstract Introduction:Examining the influence of the talent development environment on athletes is crucial for understanding sport participation and the identifying the characteristics of effective talent development.Purpose:The purpose of the study was to explore the relationshipbetween the talent development environment and youth athletes' goals, life aspirations, commitment, and confidence. Methods:One hundred and twenty-sixdevelopmentGreek athletes aged 12 - 17completed a combination of five questionnaires(Talent Development Environment Questionnaire, Basic Psychological Needs Scale, Achievement Goal in Sport Questionnaire, Life Aspiration Inventory, andMental Toughness Questionnaire)that measured the key environmental and personal characteristics in question.The data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation, internal consistency, and hierarchical regressions.Results:Long-term development focus was a positive predictor of intrinsic goals (p=.04) and was associated, positively and negatively respectively, with relatedness and mastery-avoidance goals (p
ISSN:2247-8051
2247-806X
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2021.01028