Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology

385 Pages·2014·1.856 MB·English

by  Mark R. Beauchamp, Mark A. Eys

GROUP DYNAMICS IN EXERCISE AND
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Can a better understanding of group dynamics raise individual and team athletic
performanceorimprovetheoutcomesofexerciseinterventions?
Muchhumanbehaviorinsportandexercisesettingsisembeddedwithingroups,where
individuals’cognitions,emotions,andbehaviorsinfluenceandareinfluencedbyothergroup
members.Nowinafullyrevised,updated,andexpandedsecondedition,GroupDynamicsin
Exercise and Sport Psychology explores the unique psychological dynamics that emerge in
sportandexercisegroups.Itprovidesaclearandthoroughguidetocontemporarytheory,
research, and applied practice, covering core themes and cutting-edge topics as well as
highlightingdirectionsforfutureresearch.
Thebookisorganisedintofivethematicsections:
• Part1:TheSelfinGroups
• Part2:LeadershipinGroups
• Part3:GroupEnvironment
• Part4:MotivationinGroups
• Part5:Socio-EnvironmentalIssuesinGroups
This new edition includes seven completely new chapters,exploring important emerging
issues such as social identity,the family,co-ordination and shared knowledge within sport
teams,thegroupasavehicleforfacilitatingindividualbehaviorchange,socialsupportand
emotionregulation,peerleadership,andculturalperspectivesinrelationtogroupdynamics.
Nootherbookongroupdynamicsinsportorexerciseofferssuchacloseexamination
of the evidence base, and therefore Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology is
importantreadingforallstudents,researchers,orpractitionersworkinginsportorexercise
psychology,kinesiology,sportandexercisescience,sportscoaching,orphysicaleducation.
Mark R.Beauchamp,Ph.D.,isanAssociateProfessorandMichaelSmithFoundationfor
Health Research (MSFHR) Scholar at the University of British Columbia,Canada.His
researchprimarilyfocusesongroupprocesseswithinhealth,exercise,andsportsettings.
MarkA.Eys,Ph.D.,isanAssociateProfessorintheDepartmentsofKinesiology/Physical
Education and Psychology atWilfrid Laurier University,Canada,and a Canada Research
Chair (Tier II) in Group Dynamics and Physical Activity. His current research interests
include role ambiguity and acceptance in sport and exercise groups,the measurement and
correlatesofcohesion,andsocialinfluencesinexercise.
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GROUP DYNAMICS IN
EXERCISE AND SPORT
PSYCHOLOGY
Second edition
Edited by Mark R. Beauchamp and Mark A. Eys
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3.Exercise—Sociologicalaspects.4.Exercise—Psychologicalaspects.
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CONTENTS
List of illustrations viii
Biographies x
Foreword Donelson R.Forsyth xxv
Preface Mark R.Beauchamp and MarkA.Eys xxvii
PARTI
The Self in Groups 1
1 Emotional Intelligence:A Framework for Examining Emotions
in Sport and Exercise Groups 3
Lindsay R.Duncan,Amy E.Latimer-Cheung,and MarcA.Brackett
2 Into the Mix:Personality Processes and Group Dynamics in
SportTeams 21
Mark R.Beauchamp,Ben Jackson,and David Lavallee
3 A Social Identity Perspective on Group Processes in Sport and
Exercise 38
MarkW.Bruner,William L.Dunlop,and Mark R.Beauchamp
PARTII
Leadership in Groups 53
4 Transformational Leadership in Sport 55
Colette Hoption,John Phelan,and Julian Barling
vi Contents
5 Coach–Athlete Relationships andAttachment Styles within
SportTeams 73
Sophia Jowett and Luke Felton
6 ProxyAgency and Other-Efficacy in PhysicalActivity Contexts 91
Steven R.Bray,ChristopherA.Shields,Ben Jackson,and
Paul D.Saville
7 Athlete Leadership in Sport 110
Todd M.Loughead,Krista J.Munroe-Chandler,Matt D.Hoffmann,
andAshley M.Duguay
PARTIII
Group Environment 129
8 Role Perceptions in Sport Groups 131
MarkA.Eys,Robert J.Schinke,Mark Surya,andAlex J.Benson
9 Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise Settings 147
Shauna M.Burke,Kim M.Davies,andAlbertV.Carron
10 Group Integration Interventions in Exercise:Theory,Practice,
and Future Directions 164
PaulA.Estabrooks,Samantha M.Harden,Sallie Beth Johnson,and
KimberleeA.Pardo
11 Efficacy of the Group-mediated Cognitive Behavioral
Intervention:A Decade of PhysicalActivity Research 183
Lawrence R.Brawley,Parminder K.Flora,Sean R.Locke,and
Madelaine S.H.Gierc
12 The Family as a Context for PhysicalActivity Promotion 203
Ryan E.Rhodes andAlison Quinlan
13 Coping,Social Support,and Emotion Regulation inTeams 222
KatherineA.Tamminen and Patrick Gaudreau
14 Coordination in SportsTeams 240
DavidW.Eccles and Katy B.TranTurner
Contents vii
PARTIV
Motivation in Groups 257
15 Motivation in Sport and Exercise Groups:A Self-determination
Theory Perspective 259
Martyn Standage and Robert J.Vallerand
16 Group Functioning through OptimalAchievement Goals 279
Chris Harwood,Mark R.Beauchamp,and Richard J.Keegan
17 Collective Efficacy Beliefs and Sport 298
Graig M.Chow and Deborah L.Feltz
PARTV
Socio-environmental Issues in Groups 317
18 Cultural Diversity within Group Dynamics in Sport 319
Robert J.Schinke,AmyT.Blodgett,Kerry R.McGannon,and
William D.Parham
19 Gendered Social Dynamics in Sport 335
Vikki Krane and Reed J.Kaus
Index 350
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figures
6.1 Preferences forAssistance by Exercise-context Interaction for
Self-regulatory Efficacy 96
6.2 Preferences forAssistance by Exercise-context Interaction for Perceived
Difficulty 97
8.1 ATheoretical Framework of Factors Influencing theTransmission and
Reception of Role Responsibilities 133
10.1 Stages of Group Dynamics-based PhysicalActivity Intervention
Development 169
10.2 Move More! Minutes ofWeekly Moderate PhysicalActivity by
Condition 171
10.3 Exemplar andAverageTrial Design Characteristics 177
11.1 Group Development andAdjournment withinThree Phases of the
Group-mediated Cognitive Behavioral Intervention 191
11.2 Preventing PhysicalActivity Decay 195
13.1 Multilevel Model of Coping 233
15.1 Motivational Sequence Proposed within Self-determinationTheory
and the Hierarchical Model of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation 261
15.2 Schematic Overview of the Self-determination Continuum Outlining
theTypes of MotivationAdvanced within Self-determinationTheory
and Related Processes 262
Tables
2.1 EightAttitudinal–Functions 29
Listofillustrations ix
2.2 A Framework forTeambuilding in SportTeams through an
Understanding of Self,and Understanding of Others,andAdapting
and Connecting 33
6.1 ProxyAgents andAgency 92
6.2 Interpersonal Relationships Involving Other-efficacy and Possible
Consequences 100
6.3 PracticalApplications for Developing Proxy Efficacy and
Other-efficacy 103
9.1 Examples ofTeam Building Strategies For Coaches and Exercise Class
Instructors 155
10.1 Potential Intervention Strategies following the Multidimensional
Model of Group Cohesion 168
10.2 Strategies EmployedAcross Group Dynamics-based Interventions 174
11.1 Group-mediated Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Outcomes:
Differences between the Intervention Group and the Control Group
at the End of theTrial 193
12.1 Reviews on Parenthood and PhysicalActivity 205
12.2 Reviews on Parent Influences on Child PhysicalActivity 210
14.1 Planning and Decisions about Planning at Different Levels inTeam
Sports 247
Box
18.1 Case Study—Cultural Oppression in an Elite Boxing Context 324