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The role of parents in the motivation of young athletes: a systematic review


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Gao, Zhendong and Chee, Chen Soon and Norjali Wazir, Mohd Rozilee Wazir and Wang, Jiaxu and Zheng, Xiaojian and Wang, Tao (2024) The role of parents in the motivation of young athletes: a systematic review. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. art. no. 1291711. pp. 1-20. ISSN 1664-1078

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Objectives: Parents are one of the main social agents that shape young athletes’ experiences and participation in sports, but they are also the least explored group in the literature. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of research on the role of parents in the motivation of young athletes. Method: The systematic literature review consisted of four electronic databases from which 29 articles published in English and in full-text form in peer-reviewed journals between 1999 and 2023 were retrieved. Results: A total of 29 studies met the eligibility criteria. These studies collectively surveyed 9,185 young athlete participants and 2,191 parent participants. The sample comprised 26 quantitative studies and 3 qualitative studies. The findings underscore that parents play both unique and synergistic multidimensional roles in motivating young athletes. Parents’ positive goals and values, autonomy- supportive parenting styles, moderate parental involvement, positive parent– child relationships, and a parent-initiated task climate are identified as optimal parenting strategies. Conclusion: While parents undeniably play a crucial role in motivating young athletes, the manner and extent of their involvement are key.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Educational Studies
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1291711
Publisher: Frontiers Media
Keywords: Motivation; Young athletes; Sports parenting; Parenting styles; Parenting practices
Depositing User: Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim
Date Deposited: 23 May 2025 08:13
Last Modified: 23 May 2025 08:13
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117451
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