A social identity approach to sport psychology: Principles, practice, and prospects
Rees, TJ; Haslam, SA; Coffee, P; et al.Lavallee, D
Date: 20 June 2015
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Sports Medicine
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Springer Verlag
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Abstract
Drawing on social identity theory and selfcategorization theory, we outline an approach to sport psychology that understands groups not simply as features of sporting contexts but rather as elements that can be, and often are, incorporated into a person’s sense of self and, through this, become powerful determinants of their sportrelated ...
Drawing on social identity theory and selfcategorization theory, we outline an approach to sport psychology that understands groups not simply as features of sporting contexts but rather as elements that can be, and often are, incorporated into a person’s sense of self and, through this, become powerful determinants of their sportrelated behavior. The underpinnings of this social identity approach are outlined, and four key lessons for sport that are indicative of the analytical and practical power of the approach are presented. These suggest that social identity is the basis for sports group (1) behavior, (2) formation and development, (3) support and stress appraisal, and (4) leadership. Building on recent developments within sport science, we outline an agenda for future research by identifying a range of topics to which the social identity approach could fruitfully contribute.
Sport and Health Sciences
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