Examining the Relationship Between Basic Psychological Needs and Athlete Identity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

ObjectivesDuring COVID-19 athletes have had games canceled, seasons postponed, and social supports lost. These changes negatively impact their motivation, and potentially identity, as athletes. We draw on self-determination theory to examine motivation in sport and its relationship with athlete iden...

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Main Authors: Patti C. Parker, Adam M. Beeby, Lia M. Daniels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.814301/full