). Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT; Ryan & Deci, 2017 ), the present study sought to investigate whether an evaluative context is related to sport coaches’ use of a controlling or pressuring coaching style and whether this association can be explained by the frustration of coaches’ psychological
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Why Do Sport Coaches Adopt a Controlling Coaching Style? The Role of an Evaluative Context and Psychological Need Frustration
Sofie Morbée, Maarten Vansteenkiste, Nathalie Aelterman, and Leen Haerens
Coach Servant Leadership and Athlete Serving Behaviors: The Role of Intrinsic Motivation and Positive Affect
Shohei Takamatsu and Yujiro Kawata
broaden-and-build theory (BBT; Fredrickson, 1998 , 2001 ) and self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 2004 ; Ryan & Deci, 2000b ), this paper investigates whether servant leadership catalyzes followers’ positive affect and intrinsic motivation (“the doing of an activity for its inherent
Features and Effects of Athlete Burnout Among Top Amateur Female Rugby Union Players
Kirsty Martin and Hee Jung Hong
our ability to protect athletes. One of the most recent theoretical frameworks used to explain burnout and its potential antecedents is self-determination theory (SDT; Ryan & Deci, 2000 ). SDT proposes that individuals possess three basic psychological needs: competence (perceptions of one
Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes
Joonyoung Lee
motivation). According to self-determination theory ( Deci & Ryan, 1985 , 2000 ), a pivotal concept in educational psychology, individuals are motivated to fulfill three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. These needs are indeed interconnected and could collectively contribute
A Survey of Applied Impact of Literature in Sport Psychology
Andrew P. Friesen
career equally. Ten participants referenced a topic with insufficient detail to identify a book (e.g., “self-determination theory”). Five participants (1.5%) provided citations to their own work. Topic A content analysis was performed on the topics of the books, followed by a frequency count. The results
A Buffering Effect of Mental Toughness on the Negative Impact of Basic Psychological Need Thwarting on Positive Youth Athlete Functioning
Keita Kinoshita, Eric MacIntosh, and Shintaro Sato
between BPN thwarting and important outcomes for youth athlete functioning (i.e., intention to continue, subjective well-being [SWB], and goal progress) and (b) the moderating effect of MT on the indirect relationships. To examine these relationships, we utilized research on self-determination theory
The Effect of Transformational Leadership and Well-Being on Performance of Soccer Players: An Inclusive Model
Sinan Yildirim and Ziya Koruç
effective in interacting with the cognitive, social, and physical world. Relatedness is the perception that the person is accepted in his/her relationships with others in the social environment he/she is in ( Deci & Ryan, 2008 ). According to the theory of self-determination, satisfaction of these needs is
How to Support Athlete Autonomy in University Sports: Coaches’ Experience of the reROOT Program
Emilie Lemelin, Hali Kil, Élodie Petit, Joëlle Carpentier, Jacques Forest, Sophie Gadoury, Jean-Paul Richard, Mireille Joussemet, and Geneviève A. Mageau
controlling behaviors such as orders, criticisms, and threats can have adverse consequences on athletes such as reduced motivation and well-being ( Bartholomew et al., 2009 ), it is important to help coaches rely on more positive interpersonal skills. Research anchored in self-determination theory (SDT) has
Journey From Control to Liberation: Exploring Student-Athletes’ Physical Activity Perceptions and Experiences in the Transition Out of Collegiate Sport
Erin J. Reifsteck, Jamian D. Newton, Melinda B. Smith, DeAnne Davis Brooks, and Shelby N. Anderson
.g., acceptance of physical suffering, extreme training methods), a utilitarian attitude toward physical activity, and a strong athletic identity may contribute to this disconnect. Identity and self-determination theories ( Burke & Stets, 2009 ; Ryan & Deci, 2000 ), which informed the current study, may provide a
Revisiting Perfectionism in High-Level Ballet: A Longitudinal Collective Instrumental Case Study
Sanna M. Nordin-Bates, Martin Aldoson, and Charlotte Downing
-level performers, adolescence typically also coincides with intensified training: for instance, elite ballet students typically increase their training to 6 days per week during this time and audition for preprofessional school. Several studies have used self-determination theory (SDT; Ryan & Deci, 2000 ) as a