Contemporary advances in sport psychology : a review / eidted by Stephen D. Mellalieu and Sheldon Hanton.
| Other author | Mellalieu, Stephen D. (Stephen David), editor. |
| Other author | Hanton, Sheldon, editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2015. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Contemporary personality perspectives in sport psychology -- Coping in sport -- The five self-determination mini-theories applied to sport -- Organisational psychology in sport: recent developments and a research agenda -- The tripartite efficacy framework in physical activity contexts -- Choking under pressure: a review of current debates, literature, and interventions -- Transformational leadership behaviour in sport -- Qualitative methods and conceptual advances in sport psychology -- Advances in quantitative analyses and their implications for sport and exercise psychology research. |
| Abstract | Contemporary Advances in Sport Psychology brings together leading international researchers to showcase some of the most important emerging topics in contemporary sport psychology. Each chapter offers a comprehensive review of current knowledge and research on a cutting-edge theme, followed by in-depth discussion of conceptual and methodological issues, and then outlines potential avenues for further research. The book covers themes including: Contemporary personality perspectives Choking models of stress and performance Coping in sport Relational-efficacy beliefs Self-determination theory Transformational leadership Organizational psychology in sport Quantitative and qualitative methods in sport psychology The review format provides the perfect entry point for all researchers, advanced students or practitioners looking to engage with the latest research themes in contemporary sport psychology, offering a greater depth of discussion than the typical journal article. Informing knowledge generation, applied research and professional practice, Contemporary Advances in Sport Psychology is an essential addition to any sport science library. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Vendor-supplied metadata. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Mellalieu, Stephen. Contemporary Advances in Sport Psychology : A Review. Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, ©2015 9780415744379 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781317800392 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1317800397 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9781315813059 |
| ISBN | 131581305X |
| ISBN | 9781317800385 |
| ISBN | 1317800389 |
| ISBN | 9781317800378 |
| ISBN | 1317800370 |
| Stock number | 9781317800385 Ingram Content Group |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |