Narcissism and coach interpersonal style: A self-determination theory perspective.

ABSTRACT: Athletes' sport experiences are often influenced by the interpersonal styles of communication used by their coaches. Research on personality antecedents of such styles is scarce. We examined the link between a well-researched personality trait, namely narcissism, and two types of coaching interpersonal style, namely autonomy-supportive and controlling styles. We also tested the mediating roles of dominance and empathic concern in explaining the relations between narcissism and the two coaching interpersonal styles. United Kingdom-based coaches (N = 211) from various sports completed a multi-section questionnaire assessing the study variables. Regression analyses revealed a positive direct relation between narcissism and controlling coach behaviors. Furthermore, empathy (but not dominance)

SUBMITTER: Matosic D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6849559 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature