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Area of Science:

  • Sport Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Talent Identification

Background:

  • Family members significantly influence sport expertise.
  • Previous research primarily focused on parental influence.
  • The role of siblings in sport expertise development remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the associations between sport expertise levels.
  • To examine sibling characteristics and their participation in sport and physical activity.
  • To understand the specific role siblings play in the development of athletic talent.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Developmental History of Athletes Questionnaire.
  • Collected data from athletes across three skill levels (elite, pre-elite, non-elite).
  • Assessed sibling characteristics and their sport/physical activity participation.

Main Results:

  • Elite athletes were more frequently later-born children; non-elite and pre-elite athletes were more often first-born.
  • Siblings of elite athletes showed higher participation in regular physical activity.
  • Siblings of elite athletes were more likely to have engaged in sport at pre-elite and elite levels.

Conclusions:

  • Sibling birth order is associated with sport expertise.
  • Siblings of elite athletes are more likely to be physically active and participate in sports.
  • Findings suggest siblings play a crucial role in the development of sport expertise.