Social Psychology in Sport

<I>Social Psychology in Sport, Second Edition,</I> offers global perspectives and a broad base of knowledge in areas that shape the social environment of sport. The text guides readers through the interactions, relationships, influences, and perceptions that affect sport performance and the lived experience of sport participation. Athlete relationships with coaches, parents, and peers are examined in depth.<BR/><BR/> Editors Louise Davis, Richard Keegan, and Sophia Jowett offer their expert knowledge and diverse perspectives regarding social relationships in competitive sport at every level. Through the contributions of an international group of established scholars, <I>Social Psychology in Sport, Second Edition,</I> explains how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of sport performers are influenced by the presence of others.<BR/><BR/> The second edition offers a broad range of topics, with theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives of social psychology. Trending topics suc