Cordes, Jeffrey (2024) The differences in psychological variables between talented junior cyclists and (semi-) professional cyclists: A comparative study. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The present study investigated the differences in psychological variables between talented juniors and (semi-) professional cyclists. This study measured dominant achievement goal orientation, self-regulation and coping for talented juniors (n = 30) and (semi-) professional cyclists (n = 33). Validated questionnaires (2x2 framework (Elliot & Mcgregor, 2001; van Yperen, 2006); Self-Regulation of Learning Self-Report Scale (Toering et al., 2013); Athletic Coping Skills Inventory-28 (Smith et al., 1995)) were used to measure these variables. (Semi- ) professional cyclists had significantly more often no dominant goal strategy, meaning they had both performance and mastery oriented goals, compared to the talented juniors. No significant difference in self-regulation was found between talented juniors and (semi-) professional cyclists. Talented juniors scored significantly lower on coping, including all sub- constructs such as peaking under pressure and freedom from worry, compared to (semi-) professional cyclists. These results suggest that the development of psychological variables should be implemented in talent development programs.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Huijgen, B.C.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Talent Development and Creativity (TDC) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Aug 2024 06:57 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2024 06:57 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4219 |
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