SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Socialization Explained
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY • 01-Jan-2022
Through our interaction with others we learn the frameworks we use to make sense of the world. Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg discuss how the world of sport is an important site for socialization experiences. Parents, coaches, and athletes themselves will benefit from the awareness of the socialization process to optimize their experience.
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