Tag: sport

Sport specialization predicts athletic identity exclusivity in youth athletes: a three-wave RI-CLPM study of controlling coaching and non-sport peer restriction with implications for adolescent care

The landscape of competitive youth athletics has undergone a profound structural shift over the past several decades. Traditional youth sports pathways, which historically emphasized diversified participation, unstructured play, and gradual…

Perceived autonomy support and subjective sport performance evaluation: serial mediation via exercise self-efficacy, autonomous exercise motivation, behavioral engagement, and concentration ability

Recreational sport participation, a cornerstone of public health and well-being, is increasingly recognized for its multifaceted impact on individuals. Beyond objective measures of physical fitness, the subjective experience of performance…