The motivational atmosphere in youth sport: Coach, parent, and peer influences on motivation in specializing sport participants

Richard KEEGAN; Christopher Spray; Chris Harwood; David Lavallee

doi:10.1080/10413200903421267

The motivational atmosphere in youth sport: Coach, parent, and peer influences on motivation in specializing sport participants

Richard KEEGAN, Christopher Spray, Chris Harwood, David Lavallee

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This study qualitatively examined the motivationally relevant behaviors of key social agents in specializing sport participants. Seventy-nine participants (9-18 years old) from 26 sports participated in semi-structured focus groups investigating how coaches, parents, and peers may influence motivation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	87-105
Number of pages	19
Journal	Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
Volume	22
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200903421267
Publication status	Published - 2010

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