University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
PSY 105 | General Psychology
Academic year:

2024
Views:

219

Pages:

2
Author:

Jithin J. I.

SPORT AND PERSONALITY - DEFINING SPORT AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT 14.2.3 The Sport and Personality (Development) Relationship  The challenge of defining "sport" due to its diverse nature in different contexts.  The importance of precise assumptions regarding the specific sport activity in discussions about its effects on personality. 14.2.3.1 Potential Causal Interpretations  The debate on the relationship between sport and personality.  Socialization hypothesis: Sport influences personality.  Selection hypothesis: Personality influences the choice of sport.  Interaction hypothesis: A dynamic interaction between sport and personality over time. 14.3 Historical Development  The beginning of systematic scientific research on "sport and personality" in the mid-1950s.  Different stages in sport psychological personality research.  Critiques of early research focusing on trait concepts.  Heterogeneity of findings and methodological deficiencies.  Importance of considering dynamic aspects of personality and the need for longitudinal studies. 14.3.1 Trait Phase  The significance of Neumann's monograph in initiating personality research in sport science.  Studies comparing athletes with non-athletes to describe interindividual personality differences.  Heterogeneous findings and methodological critiques.  The orientation toward traits and static personality concepts.  The lack of longitudinal and intervention studies.  The disregard for the developmental perspective. Theoretical and Methodological Deficits  Theoretical and methodological issues as major reasons for the lack of convincing evidence on the positive effects of sport on personality development.  Singer's conclusion that general statements about sport's impact on personality are challenging.  The need to consider specific circumstances and contexts in assessing sport's socialization effects on individuals.