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Profiling, exploiting, and countering psychological characteristics in talent identification and development.

MacNamara, Áine, Collins, Dave·2015·The Sport Psychologist
DOI 10.1123/tsp.2014-0021
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The importance of psychological characteristics as positive precursors of talent development is acknowledged in literature. Unfortunately, there has been little consideration of the “darker” side of the human psyche. It may be that an inappropriate emphasis on positive characteristics may limit progress. Negative characteristics may also imply derailment or the potential for problems. A comprehensive evaluation of developing performers should cater for positive dual effect and negative characteristics so that these may be exploited and moderated appropriately. An integrated and dynamic system, with a holistic integration of clinical and sport psychology, is offered as an essential element of development systems.

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Authors
MacNamara, Á., & Collins, D.
Affiliations
University of Lancashire (GB)
Corresponding author
MacNamara, Áine
ORCID
Venue
The Sport Psychologist
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Published
2015-03
Volume
29
Issue
1
Pages
73-81
ISSN
  • 0888-4781 (ISSN-L)
  • 1543-2793
DOI
10.1123/tsp.2014-0021
OpenAlex
W2095910511
Cited by
52
References
31
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 1
FWCI
8.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Sport Psychologist (publishedVersion)
  • CLOK (University of Central Lancashire) (acceptedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Keywords
talent identification, talent development, psychological characteristics, negative traits, positive traits, dual effects, derailment, athlete development, clinical psychology

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