This study explored the relationship between perceived parental involvement, perfectionist dispositional-like traits (striving for perfection; negative reactions to imperfection), and sports performance.…
Parents are known to be important influencers in the talent development process but are often overlooked. Understanding the parent perspective may help…
To what extent does the pathway to senior elite success build on junior elite success? Three competition levels were considered — competing…
The objectives of this study were to [1] understand the socially constructed motives, beliefs and attitudes that lead parents to encourage children…
The aim of this research was to examine whether attachment relationships to significant others, such as to parents and/or sports coaches, enable…
Previous research has assessed the affects release from football academies has on psychological distress and athletic identity of players. However, there has…
Although parental behaviour is known to be an important source of influence, relatively few studies have examined the factors possibly contributing parental…
Recent evidence demonstrates rising self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism among young people from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada (Curran…
What explains the acquisition of exceptional human performance? Does a focus on intensive specialised practice facilitate excellence, or is a multidisciplinary practice…
Fun is the primary determinant of youth athletes’ continued sport participation thus, from early childhood through adolescence, positive and fun sport experiences…