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Great British medalists: A commentary based on a developmental systems theory perspective.
Martin I Jones1, Mark R Wilson1
1Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom.
Progress in Brain Research
|June 27, 2017
Summary
Hardy et al. proposed psychosocial factors for athletic champions. This commentary argues for a broader developmental systems theory, emphasizing bidirectional individual-context relationships for talent development.
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Talent Development
Background:
- Hardy et al. proposed psychosocial factors for developing serial sporting champions.
- The psychodynamic compensatory mechanisms model was presented as a key framework.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critique the model proposed by Hardy et al.
- To advocate for a more comprehensive approach to talent development.
Main Methods:
- Commentary on existing literature.
- Theoretical analysis of talent development models.
Main Results:
- The psychodynamic model is limited by its narrow focus.
- Broader developmental systems, including context, are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Talent development requires considering bidirectional individual-context relationships.
- A dynamic, developmental systems theory approach is recommended.
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