Reversal theory: A suggested way forward for an improved understanding of interpersonal relationships in sport

Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Volumn 7, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 143-157

  Shepherd, David J ^a,c   Lee, B ^a   Kerr, John H ^b  

^a NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (Singapore)

^b KOKUSHIKAN UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

^c Admissions Department   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Athlete coach relationship; Interpersonal issues; Reversal theory; Theoretical issues

Indexed keywords

EID: 30844436090     PISSN: 14690292     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2005.08.003     Document Type: Article

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