Masters Theses
The Relationship between Parent Communication Orientations and the Self-Efficacy of Student-Athletes
Date of Award
5-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Communication and Information
Major Professor
Courtney N. Wright
Committee Members
Virginia Kupritz, Rebecca Zakrajsek
Abstract
The influence of parent(s)/guardian(s) communication on a student-athlete’s self-efficacy has received limited attention despite its potential implications for the athlete’s sport performance. Student-athlete participants (N = 290) completed measures to report their level of self-efficacy along with the student-athlete perceptions of their parent(s)/guardian’(s) communication orientation. Further, efficacy-enhancing techniques were measured to report frequency-of-use and effectiveness as these strategies were administered by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Significant relationships were found between conformity- and conversation communication and a student-athlete’s self-efficacy. However, these communication orientations did not interact to influence a student-athlete’s self-efficacy. Mean scores are reported to demonstrate which efficacy-enhancing techniques are the most frequently used and effective. Lastly, communication orientations and efficacy-enhancing techniques are correlated. The study’s limitations, implications, and directions for future research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Erdner, Sara Marie, "The Relationship between Parent Communication Orientations and the Self-Efficacy of Student-Athletes. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2015.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/3361
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