| Description |
xiii, 353 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-334) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I. Relationships in Sport -- Understanding the coach-athlete relationship / Sophia Jowett and Artur Poczwardowski -- Interdependence analysis and the 3+1Cs in the coach-athlete relationship / Sophia Jowett -- Interpersonal communication and conflict in the coach-athlete relationship / Nicole M. LaVoi -- Youth peer relationships in sport / Alan L. Smith -- Part II. Coach Leadership and Group Dynamics -- Multidimensional model of coach leadership / Harold A. Riemer -- Social-cognitive approach to coaching behaviors / Ronald E. Smith and Frank L. Small -- Team cohesion : nature, correlates, and development / Albert V. Carron, Mark A. Eys, and Shauna M. Burke -- All the world's a stage : impact of an audience on sport performers / Marc V. Jones, Steven R. Bray, and David Lavallee -- Part III. Motivational Climate -- Coach-created motivational climate / Joan L. Duda and Isabel Balaguer -- Parent-created motivational climate / Sally A. White -- Peer-created motivational climate / Nikos Ntoumanis, Spiridoula Vazou, and Joan L. Duda -- Part IV. Key Social and Cognitive Processes in Sport -- Physical self-concept and sport / Herbert W. Marsh -- Efficacy beliefs within relational and group contexts in sport / Mark R. Beauchamp -- Person perception and sport performance / Iain Greenlees -- Self-handicapping in sport : a self-presentation strategy / Ralph Maddison and Harry Prapavessis -- Part V. The Athlete in the Wider Sport Environment -- Influence of social support on athletes / Tim Rees -- Parenting and career transitions of elite athletes / Paul Wylleman [and others] -- Passion for sport in athletes / Robert J. Vallerand and Paule Miquelon -- Morality in sport / Maria Kavussanu -- Cross-cultural issues in sport psychology research / Gangyan Si and Hing-chu Lee. |
| Summary |
"Through the contributions of an international group of established scholars and creative young minds, 'Social Psychology in Sport' offers readers a global perspective, a broad base of knowledge, and the latest thinking on topics such as social relationships, communication, coach leadership, team cohesion, motivation and motivational climate, audience effects, and morality. Using the latest research in the field, 'Social Psychology in Sport' provides a complete and current analysis of the field, exploring the social aspects of interactions, relationships, influences, and perceptions; addresses a broad range of topics from theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives; delves into established areas of interest such as group dynamics and coachathlete and peer relationships; and dissects emerging topics such as relational efficacy, passion, and cross-cultural issues. |
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The book is designed to allow readers to study issues in isolation or as part of a course or a module. The five main parts are Relationships in Sport, Coach Leadership and Group Dynamics, Motivational Climate, Key Social and Cognitive Processes in Sport, and The Athlete in the Wider Sport Environment. Each chapter is cross-referenced and provides a clear description of the topic and a concise theoretical overview along with a discussion of existing research. The chapters also introduce new research ideas, suggest practical research applications, and conclude with summaries and questions to help instructors engage the class in discussion and to help students follow the key points."--Publisher's website. |
| Subject |
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Social psychology.
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Sports -- psychology.
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Psychology, Social.
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Social psychology. (OCoLC)fst01122816
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01130495
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| Added Author |
Jowett, Sophia, 1969-
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Lavallee, David, 1969-
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Social psychology in sport. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©2007 (OCoLC)607862147 |
| ISBN |
0736057803 (hard cover) |
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9780736057806 |
| Standard No. |
9780736057806 |
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