Peterson, Sheryl J._MPC_2014

Title Peterson, Sheryl J._MPC_2014
Alternative Title Exploring Athlete Perception of Coach Communicator Style
Creator Peterson, Sheryl J.
Collection Name Master of Professional Communication
Description This purpose of this study was to explore the influence of coach communicator style (CS) on athletes. Of consideration was how athlete perceptions of and preferences for coach CS differ with respect to athlete age, length of coach-athlete relationship, and sex of the coach. Correlations between athlete perceptions of and preferences for coach CS with respect to athlete perception of coach effectiveness, and athlete perception of personal and team performance were also examined. Study participants were female athletes on the fall 2013 rosters of collegiate volleyball programs within the State of Utah. An online survey was used to gather athlete responses. Perceptions of and preferences for Coach CS were measured using a shortened version a communicator style construct developed by Robert W. Norton. The study yielded a number of significant findings, including: 1) communication styles athletes associate with coach effectiveness, 2) communication styles athletes associate with coaches who are good communicators, 3) the significance of attentive, friendly, contentious, and dramatic communication style variables, and 4) differences in perception of and preference for coach CS between athletes coached by males and those coached by females. Additional significant findings were shown for CS and: athlete age, length of coach-athlete relationship, athlete performance, and team performance. The study discusses the implications of these findings, outlines areas of possible future research, and suggests several practical applications for coaches.
Subject Communication; Communication--Research; Women; Case studies
Keywords Coach communicator style; Collegiate volleyball; Female athletes
Digital Publisher Stewart Library, Weber State University
Date 2014
Language eng
Rights The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce their theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights.
Source University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Professional Communication. Stewart Library, Weber State University
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Reference URL https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6w19cwj