ANÁLISIS EN FUNCION DEL GENERO DE LOS JUGADORES SOBRE LA PERCEPCION QUE TIENEN DE SU ENTRENADOR
Soto, D
Faculty of Sciences of Physical Activity and Sports and Group Research AMRED, University of León. León (Spain)
García-Herrero, J.A
Faculty of Education, University of Salamanca. Salamanca (Spain)
Carcedo, R.J
Faculty of Psychology, University of Salamanca. Salamanca (Spain)
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze gender differences in athletes' perception of their coaches' authentic leadership style, perceived justice, competence, and attention to basic psychological needs. A total of 217 soccer and handball players (147 men and 70 women) participated. In contrast to male athletes, female athletes showed higher levels in the selected variables. This study should be helpful for coaches to identify their athletes' different perceptions depending on gender. Consequently, coaches may use a different approach depending on their team’s gender.
Keywords: sport psychology; coach performance; leadership; gender; basic psychological needs