Athlete engagement in elite sport: An exploratory investigation of antecedents and consequences
Journal article
Hodge, Ken, Lonsdale, Christopher Sean and Jackson, Susan A.. (2009). Athlete engagement in elite sport: An exploratory investigation of antecedents and consequences. Sport Psychologist. 23(2), pp. 186 - 202. https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.23.2.151
Authors | Hodge, Ken, Lonsdale, Christopher Sean and Jackson, Susan A. |
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Abstract | In this exploratory study, we examined hypothesized antecedents (basic psychological needs) and consequences (dispositional flow) of athlete engagement (AE); plus the extent to which AE mediated the relationship between basic needs and flow. Structural equation modeling with a sample of 201 elite Canadian athletes (60.20% female, mean age = 22.92 years) showed that needs satisfaction (particularly competence & autonomy) predicted athlete engagement (30% explained variance); and needs satisfaction and athlete engagement predicted dispositional flow (68% explained variance). AE partially mediated the relationship between needs satisfaction and flow. Practical suggestions are offered for needs-supportive coaching programs designed to increase both AE and flow. |
Year | 2009 |
Journal | Sport Psychologist |
Journal citation | 23 (2), pp. 186 - 202 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. |
ISSN | 0888-4781 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.23.2.151 |
Page range | 186 - 202 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Place of publication | United States of America |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/85xxy/athlete-engagement-in-elite-sport-an-exploratory-investigation-of-antecedents-and-consequences
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