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  • Organizational Psychology

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  • Psychological Safety (PS) is increasingly studied in high-performance sport (HPS).
  • The construct, originating from business, is often assumed to be universally transferable.
  • Growing interest necessitates a critical examination of its application in HPS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address concerns regarding the universal transferability of Psychological Safety in high-performance sport.
  • To highlight potential limitations and downsides of applying PS in athletic contexts.
  • To advocate for context-specific research and nuanced understanding of PS in HPS.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Psychological Safety construct.
  • Review of existing literature from business and sport psychology.
  • Identification of potential misinterpretations and contextual challenges.

Main Results:

  • Varied interpretations of PS may hinder practical application in HPS.
  • Not all dimensions of PS are equally transferable or applicable to athletes.
  • Evidence suggests potential negative consequences of perceived PS in performance/selection settings.

Conclusions:

  • A nuanced, context-specific approach is essential for PS research and practice in HPS.
  • Further investigation is needed into the unique demands of the high-performance sport environment.
  • Understanding the real-world high-performance context is critical for effective PS implementation.