The examination of a teaching personal and social responsibility soccer program through the lens of self-determination theory
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Sari Rose (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Thomas Martinek
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine a community soccer program that utilized the TPSR model with refugee youth. The refugee experience is traumatic, and relocation poses additional stressors related to language barriers, cultural barriers, and educational barriers. Self-Determination Theory postulates that human beings have three innate psychological needs that when fulfilled lead to intrinsic motivation and well-being (Ryan & Deci, 2000). The social and emotional context surrounding an individual is responsible for either enhancing or thwarting those needs. The researcher took an in-depth look at the implementation of the TPSR model, the environment that was created, and participants’ perceptions of their experiences in relation to SDT. A case study approach allowed for an in-depth exploration of the TPSR program for refugee and minority children aged 11-16 years old (Yin, 2009). Eight training sessions were observed over two months. Various data sources including field notes, the TPSR Implementation Checklist, and interviews with the coach and five players were used to triangulate data. The researcher addressed four research questions related to the fidelity of implementation, players’ intention to play in the future, their perception of the fulfillment of their basic needs, and the coach and players’ beliefs regarding the transfer of TPSR values to outside of the program. The research supported fidelity of implementation and intent to play. Three distinct themes emerged regarding the perceived support of players’ needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. These three themes included: you get to have a word in something (autonomy), learning new skills just makes me feel good (competence), and it makes me feel wanted (relatedness). Observations revealed that the coach was intentional in her attempts to support the learning of TPSR values and the transfer of those values to other areas. The study was limited to players’ perceptions of transfer, but players reported an understanding of the TPSR values and efforts to apply them outside of soccer The case study approach allowed the researcher to paint a rich picture of a unique program that serves an underrepresented population. The environment created by the coach and the TPSR teaching strategies used were perceived to support players’ basic psychological needs. The results related to transfer were limited to players’ opinions but demonstrate that players were starting to apply the values outside of the program. The intentional efforts by the coach to challenge players to expand their understanding and application of the TPSR values were supported in the interviews. These findings are an important step in understanding how a TPSR program supports the diverse needs of refugee youth.
The examination of a teaching personal and social responsibility soccer program through the lens of self-determination theory
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 2022
- Keywords
- Refugee, Self-Determination Theory, TPSR, Youth
- Subjects
- Soccer for children $x Social aspects
- Responsibility $x Study and teaching
- Autonomy (Psychology)
- Teenage refugees