Coping and Emotion in Sport: Second Edition |
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| Editor:
| Thatcher, Joanne
Jones, Marc
Lavallee, David |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-46133-7 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2012 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $318.00 |
Book Description:
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Emotion is clearly a pervasive force within competitive sport, and this is reflected in the burgeoning interest over recent decades in athletes emotions and strategies for coping with these emotions. The book explores theory and measurement, current research, and contemporary issues and special populations respectively. Each chapter closely integrates cutting-edge research themes with discussion of practical and applied issues, with case studies and reflections from practitioners...
More DescriptionEmotion is clearly a pervasive force within competitive sport, and this is reflected in the burgeoning interest over recent decades in athletes emotions and strategies for coping with these emotions. The book explores theory and measurement, current research, and contemporary issues and special populations respectively. Each chapter closely integrates cutting-edge research themes with discussion of practical and applied issues, with case studies and reflections from practitioners working in elite sport woven throughout the book. With contributions from leading international scholars and consultant psychologists, this book is vital reading for all students and professionals working in sport psychology.