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Coach Burnout: A Scoping Review

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Olusoga, Peter, Bentzen, Marte, Kentta, Goran·2019·International Sport Coaching Journal
DOI 10.1123/iscj.2017-0094
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Coaches’ experiences of burnout and stress have been popular topics for research within sport psychology, particularly over the last decade. The purpose of this scoping review was to provide an up-to-date and critical review of the coaching burnout literature, consolidate research findings, assess current methodological and conceptual trends, and identify avenues for research in this area. Five electronic databases were used to conduct the literature search up to September 30th, 2017 (PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, ORIA, Google Scholar). Initially, 65 papers, reviews, and books chapter were identified, but through an iterative process, 45 peer-reviewed, published articles satisfied the inclusion criteria, and the data from these studies was charted. Findings indicated that coach burnout literature is explored from a number of different theoretical perspectives, and shortcomings were identified regarding constructs and concepts used, and research quality. Based on consolidated findings, key challenges are identified, and recommendations for future research are suggested. Recommendations include the use of designs that fully capture the enduring nature of the burnout experience, further consideration being given to the measurement of coach burnout, and further research exploring the clinical treatment and prevention of burnout in coaching contexts.

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Authors
Olusoga, P., Bentzen, M., & Kentta, G.
Affiliations
  • Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (SE)
  • GIH - The Swedish School of Sport & Health Sciences
Corresponding author
Olusoga, Peter
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Venue
International Sport Coaching Journal
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Published
2019-01
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
42-62
ISSN
  • 2328-918X (ISSN-L)
  • 2328-9198
DOI
10.1123/iscj.2017-0094
OpenAlex
W2913229021
Cited by
106
References
88
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10.06
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journal article
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en
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other-oa
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  • International Sport Coaching Journal (publishedVersion)
  • KTH Publication Database DiVA (KTH Royal Institute of Technology) (acceptedVersion, other-oa)
  • SHURA (Sheffield Hallam University Research Archive) (Sheffield Hallam University) (acceptedVersion)
  • NORA - Norwegian Open Research Archives (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Emotional Labor in Professions
Keywords
coach burnout, coach stress, sports coaches, burnout measurement, burnout prevention, burnout treatment, research quality

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