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Psychological qualities of elite adolescent rugby players: Parents, coaches, and sport administration staff perceptions and supporting roles.

Woodcock, Charlotte, Holland, Mark J.G., Duda, Joan L., Cumming, Jennifer·2011·The Sport Psychologist
DOI 10.1123/tsp.25.4.411
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The aim of the current study was to extend previous research by Holland and colleagues (2010) into the required psychological qualities of young talented rugby players by considering the perceptions and supportive role of influential others. Perceptions of players’ parents (n = 17), coaches (n = 7), and sport administration staff (SAS; n = 2) were explored through focus group discussions. Findings show that these influential others considered the same 11 higher order themes for psychological qualities previously identified as desirable by players. Their views on how they assisted in developing these player psychological qualities were classified into three higher-order themes, namely progressive development, professional environment, and performance environment. Specific behaviors contributing to each context and deemed helpful by influential others were discussed in terms of ecological systems theory (Bonfenbrenner, 1977). Recommendations for future research and applied implications for consultants are subsequently offered.

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  • This results in the regular and proficient use of specific mental techniques and the development of important mental qualities (e.g., self-confidence).

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Authors
Woodcock, C., Holland, M. J. G., Duda, J. L., & Cumming, J.
Affiliations
University of Birmingham (GB)
ORCID
Venue
The Sport Psychologist
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Published
2011-12
Volume
25
Issue
4
Pages
411-443
ISSN
  • 0888-4781 (ISSN-L)
  • 1543-2793
DOI
10.1123/tsp.25.4.411
OpenAlex
W2160084419
Cited by
17
References
48
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
FWCI
3.28
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Sport Psychologist (publishedVersion)
  • Staffordshire Online Repository (Staffordshire University) (submittedVersion)
  • University of Birmingham Research Portal (University of Birmingham) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
Keywords
rugby, psychological quality, parental attitudes, coach perceptions, talent development, ecological systems theory, professional environment, performance environment, progressive development, youth sports

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