Volume 06 Issue 09 September 2023
1Heather Bolton, 2Daniel Rhind
1,2School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK.
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i9-30Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
The need to create healthy cultures within Gymnastics has been demonstrated by a rseies of high profile cases which are illustrative of unhealthy cultures. The present study interviewed 6 international level gymnasts to explore their perceptions as to what constitutes a healthy culture. Inductive thematic analysis highlighted the need to adopt a socio-ecological approach which recognizes the influences of factors at the individual (i.e., developing ability and achieving personal goals), interpersonal (i.e., supportive peer relationships and effective coach-athlete relationship)and institutional (i.e., sense of community and a focus on developing psychosocial skills) levels. The findings from the present study can be used to inform coaches and national governing bodies on the importance of these factors, especially when considering the prioritisation of gymnasts ’psychological wellbeing in the context of elite sport.
KEYWORDS:satisfaction, gymnastics, coach-athlete relationship, psychological wellbeing
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