Increasing Levels of Self-Esteem in Young Athletes: Coaching Effectiveness Training Program Using Verbal Praise
| dc.contributor.author | Mills, Clay "G" | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-16T20:45:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-16T20:45:40Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1988 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study was designed to examine changes in self-esteem levels in young athletes, using a coach effectiveness training program of verbal reinforcement, constructive reprimand, and modeling techniques. Two girls soccer teams ranging in age from 10 to 12 years old completed a condensed version of the pretest and post-test of the Self-Esteem Questionnaire III (Hoff Meister. 1976). This standardized questionnaire assesses feelings of self-worth in young children. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results. The results indicate that the coach receiving the training program (experimental group) was able to raise the self-esteem levels of his players. The coach not receiving the training (control group) actually had the levels of self-esteem decrease, based on pretest and post-test scores. Several recommendations are also given in hopes that coaches, teachers, and parents, will use similar programs to increase levels of self-esteem in young children. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3771 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher.institution | John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | |
| dc.title | Increasing Levels of Self-Esteem in Young Athletes: Coaching Effectiveness Training Program Using Verbal Praise | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Psychology | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Arts in Psychology |