SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Identity Development
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY • 01-Jan-2022
Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg discuss the pitfalls of developing a singular identity as a youth athlete. Pressure from coaches and parents to isolate focus and competition with fellow athletes must be mitigated with a balanced approach to life. Meg shares her personal experience as an athlete and Dr. Jay Coakley explains the theory.
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