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Book SynopsisSocial Psychology in Sport, Second Edition, offers global perspectives and a broad base of knowledge in areas that shape the social environment of sport. The text guides readers through the interactions, relationships, influences, and perceptions that affect sport performance and the lived experience of sport participation. Athlete relationships with coaches, parents, and peers are examined in depth.
Editors Louise Davis, Richard Keegan, and Sophia Jowett offer their expert knowledge and diverse perspectives regarding social relationships in competitive sport at every level. Through the contributions of an international group of established scholars,
Social Psychology in Sport, Second Edition, explains how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of sport performers are influenced by the presence of others.
The second edition offers a broad range of topics, with theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives of social psychology. Trending topics such as the maltreatment of athletes, parental involvement, and safe sport cultures are addressed. The text also covers established areas of interest such as group dynamics and coach–athlete relationships. Each chapter follows a progression, starting with theory and then moving to current research, future research directions, and suggested practical applications. This chapter structure helps readers to build a foundation of understanding before moving on to application benefits. Chapter objectives and discussion questions are provided to aid in knowledge retention.
Social Psychology in Sport, Second Edition, explores the growing field of social psychology in sport settings, offering a broad base of knowledge alongside practical application and areas for further research. This text is a comprehensive resource for students and researchers interested in the psychosocial aspects of sport.
Table of ContentsPart I. Relationships in SportChapter 1. Quality Coach–Athlete Relationships
Sophia Jowett and Luke FeltonChapter 2. Conflict and Communication in Coach–Athlete Relationships
Svenja Wachsmuth and Kristen DieffenbachChapter 3. Applying Attachment Theory to the Study of Relationships in Sport
Louise Davis and Sam CarrChapter 4. Athlete Maltreatment
Gretchen Kerr and Erin WillsonChapter 5. Parental Involvement in Youth Sport
Camilla Knight, Christopher Harwood, Olivier Rouquette, and Nicholas HoltPart II. Leadership in SportChapter 6. Foundations of Sport Leadership
Sebastian Harenberg and Harold A. RiemerChapter 7. Transformational Leadership in Sport
Jennifer Turnnidge and Adam KellyChapter 8. The Social Identity Approach to Leadership
Matthew Slater and Anthony MillerChapter 9. Athlete Leadership
Todd Loughead, Krista Munroe-Chandler, Katherine Hirsch, and Matthieu BoisvertPart III. Motivational Considerations in SportChapter 10. Empowering and Disempowering Coach-Created Motivational Climates
Joan Duda, Isabel Balaguer, and Paul AppletonChapter 11. Caring Climates
Lori Gano-Overway and Mary FryChapter 12. Need Supportive, Thwarting, and Indifferent Coach Interpersonal Styles
Nikos Ntoumanis, Eleanor Quested, and Hamsini SivaramakrishnanChapter 13. Motivational Climate as a Complex Adaptive System
Richard Keegan and David SmithPart IV. Key Social and Cognitive Processes in SportChapter 14. Influence of Social Support on Athletes
Chris Hartley and Pete CoffeeChapter 15. Efficacy Beliefs Within Relational and Group Contexts in Sport
Mark R. Beauchamp, Colin Wierts, and Ben JacksonChapter 16. Stress, Coping, and Emotion Regulation in Sport
Katherine A. Tamminen and Faye F. DidymusChapter 17. Psychosocial Aspects of Mental Health in Sport
Paul Gorczynski, Cindy Miller-Aron, and Claudia L. ReardonChapter 18. Team Cohesion
Mark Eys, Shauna Burke, and Mark BeauchampPart V. The Athlete in the Wider Sport EnvironmentChapter 19. Coach Effectiveness in Youth Sport
Jean Côté, Caroline Hummell, Leisha Strachan, and Jessica Fraser-ThomasChapter 20. Career Transitions of Elite Athletes
Paul Wylleman, Simon Defruyt, Jolan Kegelaers, Koen De Brandt, Sofie Smismans, and Suzan BlijlevensChapter 21. Creating Safe Cultures in Sport
Daniel Rhind and Frank Owusu-SekyereChapter 22. Antecedents and Consequences of Moral Behavior in Sport
Maria Kavussanu, Ian Boardley, and Nicholas StangerChapter 23. Resilience in Competitive Sport
Mustafa Sarkar and Sally HiltonChapter 24. Systems That Promote Thriving in Sport
Daniel Brown, Michael Passaportis, Christopher Wagstaff, and Rachel ArnoldChapter 25. Gender Perspectives
Nicole LaVoi and Courtney BoucherChapter 26. Talent Development and Performance
Dave Collins and Jamie Taylor
