The Development and Initial Validation of a Measure of Coaching Behaviors in a Sample of Army Recruits. Issue 3 (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wagstaff, Christopher R. D.; Arthur, Calum A.; Hardy, Lew
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied sport psychology. Volume 30:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 341
• Page End: 357
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Sports -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 796.019
• DOI: 10.1080/10413200.2017.1384937
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1041-3200

Abstract

Abstract : In this article we outline a model of coaching that is conceptually grounded in workplace and sport coaching literature and present 2 studies conducted to test this model: the extent that coaching behaviors are present in a military training setting, and their association with performance-related outcomes. Following an extensive review of literature and rigorous development and validation procedures the 28-item Military Coaching Behavior Scale was tested. The measure showed good content and predictive validity for 2 dependent variables (satisfaction and resilience). We concluded that the Military Coaching Behavior Scale offers a psychometrically sound, brief, and easy-to-administer measure of high-performance coaching behavior.