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The Coach–Athlete Relationship and Self-Talk in Turkish Athletes

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  • Elif Nilay Ada

    (Faculty of Sport Sciences, Mersin University, Mersin 33343, Turkey)

  • Nikos Comoutos

    (Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, 42100 Volos, Greece)

  • Hasan Ahmad

    (The College of Basic Education, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Al Adiliya Area, Kuwait City 13092, Kuwait)

  • Rabia Yıldız

    (Faculty of Sport Sciences, Mersin University, Mersin 33343, Turkey)

  • Sophia Jowett

    (School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TT, UK)

  • Zişan Kazak

    (Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ege University, Bornova, Izmir 35040, Turkey)

Abstract

Background: The first purpose of the study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Automatic Self-Talk Questionnaire for Sports (ASTQS) in the Turkish language and the secondary purpose was to examine the relationship between the quality of the coach–athlete relationship and athletes’ self-talk. Methods: 477 athletes (females = 252, males = 225) completed the Turkish versions of the Coach–Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) and the ASTQS. Results: ASTQS showed good psychometric properties in the Turkish language. Findings on the construct validity of the scale were consistent with the original scale’s 8-factor structure. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranged from 0.65 to 0.91. Furthermore, path analysis results showed that closeness had a direct effect on disengagement, psych-up, and anxiety control. The commitment had a direct effect on somatic fatigue, and complementarity had a direct effect on worry, confidence, and instruction. Conclusions: Finally, the results from the present study indicated that the Automatic Self-Talk Questionnaire provided a reliable and valid measure for Turkish athletes. The results revealed the importance of the coach–athlete relationship in sport and its’ role in shaping athletes’ self-talk.

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  • Elif Nilay Ada & Nikos Comoutos & Hasan Ahmad & Rabia Yıldız & Sophia Jowett & Zişan Kazak, 2021. "The Coach–Athlete Relationship and Self-Talk in Turkish Athletes," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-16, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:11:p:5764-:d:558976
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