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An Examination Of The Impacts That Parental Actions Have On The Athletic Experience Of Their Children., Adam B. Prescott
An Examination Of The Impacts That Parental Actions Have On The Athletic Experience Of Their Children., Adam B. Prescott
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As athletic competition at all levels has become more prominent over the last 10-15 years, so has the involvement of parents in many aspects (Frankl, 2004). The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts that parental actions have on the athletic experience of their children at the college level. This study involved 108 student-athletes and 17 coaches, at an NCAA Division III school, who completed separate questionnaires sharing their perspectives on parental involvement, ranging from past experiences to present-day situations in college. The findings may be useful in helping administrators at post-secondary schools identify various trends, enhance the …