Assessing Differences in Athlete-Reported Outcomes Between High and Low-Quality Youth Sport Programs. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bean, Corliss; Harlow, Meghan; Mosher, Alexandra; Fraser-Thomas, Jessica; Forneris, Tanya
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied sport psychology. Volume 30:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 456
• Page End: 472
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Sports -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 796.019
• DOI: 10.1080/10413200.2017.1413019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1041-3200

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this study was to examine differences in athlete-reported outcomes based on sport program quality. Twenty-four sport programs were observed using the Program Quality Assessment in Youth Sport (PQAYS) observation tool. A two-step cluster analysis based on total PQAYS scores revealed two groups (low quality = 16, high quality = 8). Athletes ( N = 324) completed 3 questionnaires related to basic needs support, needs satisfaction, and developmental experiences. Results indicated that athletes in high-quality programs perceived significantly greater opportunities for autonomy, relatedness, and choice, as well as higher perceptions of goal setting and lower negative experiences compared to youth in lower quality programs.