We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Female Athletes' Perceptions of Teammate Conflict in Sport: Implications for Sport Psychology Consultants.
- Authors
Holt, Nicholas L.; Knight, Camilla J.; Zukiwski, Peter
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine female varsity athletes' perceptions of teammate conflict. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 19 female varsity athletes (M age = 21.17 years) from four sport teams. Analysis revealed that conflict was a prevalent feature of playing on their teams. Conflict relating to performance and relationships was identified. Strategies athletes thought may help create conditions for managing conflict were to (a) engage in team building early in the season, (b) address conflict early, (c) engage mediators in the resolution of conflict, and (d) hold structured (rather than unstructured) team meetings. It also seemed that athletes required personal conflict resolution skills. These findings are compared with previous research and offered as implications for professional practice.
- Publication
Sport Psychologist, 2012, Vol 26, Issue 1, p135
- ISSN
0888-4781
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1123/tsp.26.1.135