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Athletes’ sport experiences are often influenced by the interpersonal styles of communication ... more Athletes’ sport experiences are often influenced by the
interpersonal styles of communication used by their
coaches. Research on personality antecedents of such
styles is scarce. We examined the link between a well-
researched personality trait, namely narcissism, and two
types of coaching interpersonal style, namely autonomy-
supportive and controlling styles. We also tested the
mediating roles of dominance and empathic concern in
explaining the relations between narcissism and the two
coaching interpersonal styles. United Kingdom-based
coaches (
N
=
211) from various sports completed a multi-
section questionnaire assessing the study variables.
Regression analyses revealed a positive direct relation
between narcissism and controlling coach behaviors.
Furthermore, empathy (but not dominance) mediated the
positive and negative indirect effects of narcissism on
controlling and autonomy-supported interpersonal styles,
respectively. We discuss these findings in terms of their
implications for coaching and the quality of athletes’ sport
experiences.
Cluster analysis was used to identify combinations of perceived coaching behaviors (i.e., autonom... more Cluster analysis was used to identify combinations of perceived coaching behaviors (i.e.,
autonomy support and four controlling coaching behaviors). Motivation regulations and need
satisfaction were tested for differences across profiles. Results revealed 3 profiles of college
swimmers (N = 165) based on their responses to measures of study variables. The profiles had
relatively more autonomy support or more controlling coaching behaviors or a combination
of the 2. The profile with greater autonomy support and lower controlling coaching behaviors
reported the most positive motivation experiences. Findings illustrate the independence of
these coaching behaviors and offer practical suggestions for college swim coaches.
The purpose of this study was to test the potential moderating role of perceived controlling coac... more The purpose of this study was to test the potential moderating role of perceived
controlling coaching behavior on the relationship of scholarship status to perceived
competence and autonomy and, indirectly, intrinsic motivation in collegiate Division I
swimmers. Simultaneously, we tested the mediating roles of perceived competence and
autonomy in the relationships of scholarship status and perceived controlling coaching
behavior to intrinsic motivation. NCAA Division I male and female swimmers (N
162) in the United States were administered a questionnaire containing measures of all
study variables. The results of path analysis revealed a significant interaction between
scholarship status and perceived controlling coaching behavior predicting perceived
competence ( .26). In addition, the results indicated a significant negative
relationship between perceived controlling coaching behavior and perceived autonomy
( .25), and a significant indirect relationship between perceived controlling
coaching behavior and intrinsic motivation (R2 .22), partially supporting the mediation
model. The present findings provide additional support for cognitive evaluation
theory and the importance of considering interactions between scholarship status and
various aspects of the social context of sport in predicting perceptions of competence
and autonomy, and intrinsic motivation. The findings expand the literature on the way
scholarships function within the context of the coach–athlete relationship, providing
new information on how coaches may impact their athletes’ motivation.
Athletes’ sport experiences are often influenced by the interpersonal styles of communication ... more Athletes’ sport experiences are often influenced by the
interpersonal styles of communication used by their
coaches. Research on personality antecedents of such
styles is scarce. We examined the link between a well-
researched personality trait, namely narcissism, and two
types of coaching interpersonal style, namely autonomy-
supportive and controlling styles. We also tested the
mediating roles of dominance and empathic concern in
explaining the relations between narcissism and the two
coaching interpersonal styles. United Kingdom-based
coaches (
N
=
211) from various sports completed a multi-
section questionnaire assessing the study variables.
Regression analyses revealed a positive direct relation
between narcissism and controlling coach behaviors.
Furthermore, empathy (but not dominance) mediated the
positive and negative indirect effects of narcissism on
controlling and autonomy-supported interpersonal styles,
respectively. We discuss these findings in terms of their
implications for coaching and the quality of athletes’ sport
experiences.
Cluster analysis was used to identify combinations of perceived coaching behaviors (i.e., autonom... more Cluster analysis was used to identify combinations of perceived coaching behaviors (i.e.,
autonomy support and four controlling coaching behaviors). Motivation regulations and need
satisfaction were tested for differences across profiles. Results revealed 3 profiles of college
swimmers (N = 165) based on their responses to measures of study variables. The profiles had
relatively more autonomy support or more controlling coaching behaviors or a combination
of the 2. The profile with greater autonomy support and lower controlling coaching behaviors
reported the most positive motivation experiences. Findings illustrate the independence of
these coaching behaviors and offer practical suggestions for college swim coaches.
The purpose of this study was to test the potential moderating role of perceived controlling coac... more The purpose of this study was to test the potential moderating role of perceived
controlling coaching behavior on the relationship of scholarship status to perceived
competence and autonomy and, indirectly, intrinsic motivation in collegiate Division I
swimmers. Simultaneously, we tested the mediating roles of perceived competence and
autonomy in the relationships of scholarship status and perceived controlling coaching
behavior to intrinsic motivation. NCAA Division I male and female swimmers (N
162) in the United States were administered a questionnaire containing measures of all
study variables. The results of path analysis revealed a significant interaction between
scholarship status and perceived controlling coaching behavior predicting perceived
competence ( .26). In addition, the results indicated a significant negative
relationship between perceived controlling coaching behavior and perceived autonomy
( .25), and a significant indirect relationship between perceived controlling
coaching behavior and intrinsic motivation (R2 .22), partially supporting the mediation
model. The present findings provide additional support for cognitive evaluation
theory and the importance of considering interactions between scholarship status and
various aspects of the social context of sport in predicting perceptions of competence
and autonomy, and intrinsic motivation. The findings expand the literature on the way
scholarships function within the context of the coach–athlete relationship, providing
new information on how coaches may impact their athletes’ motivation.