Exploring the Nature and Strength of Key Motivational Predictors of Group Cohesion
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Harriott, Alyssha
Date
2013Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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The main aim of this study was look at the relative impact that multiple variables
have upon cohesion. This was investigated by selecting non-elite athletes (n=71),
all of which play various team sports (Netball, Football, Basketball etc.). Each
athlete completed a questionnaire booklet containing the group environment
questionnaire (GEQ); basic need satisfaction in sport scale (BNSSS), perceived
motivational climate in sport questionnaire 2 (PMCSQ-2); coaching feedback
questionnaire (CFQ) and the leadership scale for sport (LSS). A multiple
regression analysis was used to test the significance of each independent variable
on the dependent variable (cohesion). Basic needs was found to be the only
variable which was significant in predicting every GEQ subscale ATG-T r²=.24
(p<0.01), ATG-S r²=.20 (p<0.05), GI-T r²=.23 (p<0.01) and GI-S r²=.26 (p<0.01).
Beta values were then analysed to see which subscales were accounting for the
significance of each sub-variable. Relatedness significantly predicted more
cohesive subscales than any other subscale ATG-S β=.40 (p<0.01), GI-T β=.35
(p<0.01) and GI-S β.48 (p<0.01). In conclusion each independent variable
significantly affected at least one GEQ subscale. The main practical implication
from the study suggests that coaches focus on increasing the significant variables
that are said to impact cohesion, in order to achieve higher cohesion levels within
their team. Future research is suggested to explore the differences in goal
orientation depending on athletic level. Overall, this study contributes to cohesion
research showing which variable has the greatest relative impact upon cohesion
and which has the least. This information can be used as a guide on what is the
most important variable to focus on when trying to improve cohesion.
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