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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
Published on: February 11, 2017
Parent-Child Emotion Regulation Within Competitive Youth Sport Families: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study
Jordan T Sutcliffe1, Katherine A Tamminen2
1Department of Military Psychology and Leadership, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON, Canada.
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
|July 29, 2026
Summary
Parents and families significantly influence how young athletes manage emotions in competitive sports. Focusing on effort can neglect athletes
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Youth sport participation presents unique stressors for athletes and parents.
- Parental influence is crucial in shaping young athletes' emotional regulation.
- Understanding family dynamics is key to supporting athletes' well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate emotion regulation dynamics within families involved in competitive youth sports.
- To explore how familial emotion regulation practices impact young athletes.
- To understand the developmental implications of these practices.
Main Methods:
- A multiple case study approach was utilized.
- Semistructured interviews were conducted with five family units.
- Participants included youth athletes (11-12 years), parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Main Results:
- Transitioning to competitive sport reshaped family roles and emotional support dynamics.
- Emphasis on effort sometimes overshadowed athletes' emotional needs.
- Familial emotion regulation strategies varied across cases.
Conclusions:
- Family identity and roles shift with youth sport involvement.
- Parents require adaptive coregulation strategies to support athletes' emotional health.
- Further research should explore effective parental interventions.
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