Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships between the self-esteem, satisfaction with life and coach-athlete relationship, and to examine these structures according to gender, international/national status, educational status, and sport experience in an elite sport context. 206 elite judoists participated in the study. Data collected by adapted and validated forms of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q). Positive significant relationships were found between the constructs of RSES, SWLS, and CART-Q. Besides, female judoists’ self-esteem scores were higher than their male counterparts. National judoists were closer to their coaches than international judoists in terms of coach-athlete relationship, and high-school judoists were closer and more committed towards their coaches than university judoists regarding educational status. In conclusion, positive relationships established between athletes and coaches may promote self-esteem and satisfaction with life of the athletes, and high self-esteem and satisfaction with life may enhance coach-athlete relationships.
Highlights
The self-consciousness, which contains individual’s thoughts, perceptions, and opinions about himself/herself (Rogers, 1961), affects the mental and physical health, and the relationship with others (Gander, Gardiner, & Bass, 1981). Rosenberg (1965) describes the self-esteem as feeling the individual himself/herself sufficient and worthy
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships between the self-esteem, satisfaction with life and coach-athlete relationship, and to examine these structures according to gender, international/national status, educational status, and sport experience in an elite sport context. 206 elite judoists participated in the study
It was aimed to examine whether there is any association between self-esteem, satisfaction with life and coach-athlete relationship of elite judoists, and to examine these structures according to gender, international/national status, educational status, and sport experience
Summary
The self-consciousness, which contains individual’s thoughts, perceptions, and opinions about himself/herself (Rogers, 1961), affects the mental and physical health, and the relationship with others (Gander, Gardiner, & Bass, 1981). Rosenberg (1965) describes the self-esteem as feeling the individual himself/herself sufficient and worthy. Rosenberg (1965) describes the self-esteem as feeling the individual himself/herself sufficient and worthy. High self-esteem is one of the most. Self-esteem is not a static structure, on the contrary, it is a dynamic structure (Baldwin & Hoffmann, 2002). The first years of life are important for the development of self-esteem, it is not completely formed during this period and remains the same for life (Kaplan, 1995). The interaction of the person with others (teachers, trainers, parents, friends) who he/she perceives as important, affects the self-esteem (Harter, 1993; Whitehead & Corbin, 1997; Smoll, Smith, Barnett, & Everett, 1993)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
