A taxonomy of athletic values and implications for clinical practice
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: The current study surveyed collegiate student-athletes regarding their perceived level of importance surrounding 30 previously derived and empirically obtained athletic values to improve viability of sport psychological practices. Methods: A total of 162 student-athletes enrolled in a private Midwestern NCAA Division 1 university within the United States of America completed tasks asking them to sort and rate utilized values based upon perceived importance surrounding athletic performance and sustained excellence. Results: Results revealed a hierarchy of athletic values, favoring intrinsic values, useable when emphasizing the importance of value-driven behavior in applied sport psychological practices. Minimal differences were seen across gender, ethnicity, sport classification, and other comparative groups. Discussion: Current results may help inform sport psychological practice while working within value-based frameworks.
Source: Frontiers in Psychology
Authors: Jordan Collins, Zachary C. Merz, Jeffrey D. Gfeller, Michael Ross
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4407895080