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Motivational Climate Collaboration Between a Collegiate Native American Volleyball Program and Sport Psychology Researchers

Claunch, Joseph L., Fry, Mary D., Brown, Theresa C.·2026·The Sport Psychologist
DOI 10.1123/tsp.2025-0028
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This study examined the outcomes of a caring, task-involving climate collaboration in a Native American women’s collegiate volleyball team. Grounded in achievement goal perspective theory and a caring framework, the collaboration was shaped by a needs assessment completed the prior spring semester. In the subsequent fall season, the lead researcher provided continuous education and support to the head coach and athletes to enhance the team’s environment. Interviews with the coach and athletes were conducted at three points, along with a survey on motivational climate perceptions. Results revealed improved perceptions of a caring, task-involving climate, contributing to positive athlete experiences despite external challenges such as academic pressures and time constraints. This research highlights the potential of motivational climate collaborations to positively influence the experiences of Native American collegiate athletes and underscores the importance of addressing contextual challenges to maintain these efforts, offering practical insights for coaches, sport psychology practitioners, and researchers.

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Authors
Claunch, J. L., Fry, M. D., & Brown, T. C.
Affiliations
  • University of Kansas (US)
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City (US)
ORCID
Venue
The Sport Psychologist
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Published
2026-03-01
Volume
40
Issue
1
Pages
66-77
ISSN
  • 0888-4781 (ISSN-L)
  • 1543-2793
DOI
10.1123/tsp.2025-0028
OpenAlex
W4415816878
Cited by
1
References
45
Citations by year
2026: 1
FWCI
1.14
Type
journal article
Open access
closed
Locations
The Sport Psychologist (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
Keywords
motivational climate, task-involving climate, caring climate, Native American athletes, achievement goal theory, needs assessment, academic stress, contextual problems

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