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Author:   Christopher R. D. Wagstaff
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781138955196

ISBN 10:   1138955191
Pages:   294
Publication Date:   14 September 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"1. Organizational Psychology in Sport: An Introduction Christopher R. D. Wagstaff Part I: Attitudes and Emotions in Sport Organizations 2. Commitment in Sport and Exercise: Implications for Individual, Group, and Organizational Functioning Ben Jackson, Daniel F. Gucciardi, Ken Hodge, and James A. Dimmock 3. Emotions in Sport Organizations Christopher R. D. Wagstaff and Sheldon Hanton 4. Attitudes to Employment in Sport Organizations Sarah Gilmore Part II: Stress and Well-Being in Sport Organizations 5. Stress in Sport: The Role of the Organizational Environment David Fletcher and Rachel Arnold 6. Well-Being in Sport Organizations Rich Neil, Helen M. McFarlane, and Andrew P. Smith 7. Resilience in Sport: A Critical Review of Psychological Processes, Sociocultural Influences, and Organizational Dynamics Christopher R. D. Wagstaff, Mustafa Sarkar, Claire L. Davidson, and David Fletcher Part III: Behaviors in Sport Organizations 8. Leadership in Sport Organizations Calum A. Arthur, Christopher R. D. Wagstaff, and Lew Hardy 9. Prosocial and Antisocial Behaviors in Sport Organizations Maria Kavussanu and Nicholas Stanger 10. Media Behavior in Sport Elsa Kristiansen, Frank E. Abrahamsen, and Paul M. PedersenPart IV: Environments in Sport Organizations 11. The Social Environment in Sport Organizations Luc Martin, Mark Eys, and Kevin Spink 12. Optimal Environments for Team Functioning in Sport Organizations Katrien Fransen, Filip Boen, Jeroen Stouten, Stewart Cotterill, and Gert Vande Broek 13. ""We are in This Together"": A Social Identity Perspective on Change and Conflict Management"

Reviews

The thematic areas of this compilation span attitudes and emotions, stress and wellbeing, behaviors, and environmental aspects. Each of these areas features chapters authored by world authorities . . . I highly endorse this book for graduate students and established faculty alike! Robert J. Schinke, Canada Research Chair in Multicultural Sport and Physical Activity, Laurentian University, Canada With over 30 internationally renowned experts, this edited text fills an important void on how sport psychologists can help organizations and teams. Filled with the latest research and practical applications, it follows the classic scientist-practitioner model. A must read for anyone seriously interested in how psychology can affect and enhance sport teams. Robert Weinberg, Miami University-Ohio, USA

The thematic areas of this compilation span attitudes and emotions, stress and wellbeing, behaviors, and environmental aspects. Each of these areas features chapters authored by world authorities ... I highly endorse this book for graduate students and established faculty alike! Robert J. Schinke, Canada Research Chair in Multicultural Sport and Physical Activity, Laurentian University, Canada With over 30 internationally renowned experts, this edited text fills an important void on how sport psychologists can help organizations and teams. Filled with the latest research and practical applications, it follows the classic scientist-practitioner model. A must read for anyone seriously interested in how psychology can affect and enhance sport teams. Robert Weinberg, Miami University-Ohio, USA

The thematic areas of this compilation span attitudes and emotions, stress and wellbeing, behaviors, and environmental aspects. Each of these areas features chapters authored by world authorities . . . I highly endorse this book for graduate students and established faculty alike! Robert J. Schinke, Canada Research Chair in Multicultural Sport and Physical Activity, Laurentian University, Canada With over 30 internationally renowned experts, this edited text fills an important void on how sport psychologists can help organizations and teams. Filled with the latest research and practical applications, it follows the classic scientist-practitioner model. A must read for anyone seriously interested in how psychology can affect and enhance sport teams. Robert Weinberg, Miami University-Ohio, USA

Author Information

Christopher R. D. Wagstaff is a Principal Lecturer and the Discipline Director for sport and exercise psychology at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He has been a consultant to a number of organizations operating in high pressure environments, both in sport and beyond.

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