Positive youth development and observed athlete behavior in recreational sport.
Competence, confidence, connection, and character are regarded as outcomes of positive youth development (PYD) in sport. However, the specific athlete behaviors associated with different PYD profiles are not well understood. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between...
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| description | Competence, confidence, connection, and character are regarded as outcomes of positive youth development (PYD) in sport. However, the specific athlete behaviors associated with different PYD profiles are not well understood. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between athletes' observed behavior during sport competitions and their perceptions of PYD outcomes.Cross-sectional study with systematic behavioral observation.Sixty-seven youth athletes were observed during basketball games near the end of their season, and the content of their behavior was systematically coded. Athletes also completed measures of the 4 Cs (competence, confidence connection, and character). A person-centered analysis approach was used to examine the relationship between PYD profiles and observed behavior.A cluster analysis identified two homogenous groups of athletes characterized by relatively high and low perceptions of confidence, connection, and character. A MANCOVA revealed that after controlling for gender and years of playing experience, the high Cs group engaged in more frequent sport communication with their coaches.Results re-affirm the critical role that coaches play in the developmental experiences of young athletes, and highlight the importance of contextual factors of the youth sport environment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-317a67002e644e7f9795048f7f173a9f2022-12-21T23:26:13ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032018-01-01131e019193610.1371/journal.pone.0191936Positive youth development and observed athlete behavior in recreational sport.Matthew VierimaaMark W BrunerJean CôtéCompetence, confidence, connection, and character are regarded as outcomes of positive youth development (PYD) in sport. However, the specific athlete behaviors associated with different PYD profiles are not well understood. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between athletes' observed behavior during sport competitions and their perceptions of PYD outcomes.Cross-sectional study with systematic behavioral observation.Sixty-seven youth athletes were observed during basketball games near the end of their season, and the content of their behavior was systematically coded. Athletes also completed measures of the 4 Cs (competence, confidence connection, and character). A person-centered analysis approach was used to examine the relationship between PYD profiles and observed behavior.A cluster analysis identified two homogenous groups of athletes characterized by relatively high and low perceptions of confidence, connection, and character. A MANCOVA revealed that after controlling for gender and years of playing experience, the high Cs group engaged in more frequent sport communication with their coaches.Results re-affirm the critical role that coaches play in the developmental experiences of young athletes, and highlight the importance of contextual factors of the youth sport environment.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5790257?pdf=render |
| spellingShingle | Matthew Vierimaa Mark W Bruner Jean Côté Positive youth development and observed athlete behavior in recreational sport. PLoS ONE |
| title | Positive youth development and observed athlete behavior in recreational sport. |
| title_full | Positive youth development and observed athlete behavior in recreational sport. |
| title_fullStr | Positive youth development and observed athlete behavior in recreational sport. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Positive youth development and observed athlete behavior in recreational sport. |
| title_short | Positive youth development and observed athlete behavior in recreational sport. |
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