Coping som moderator mellan upplevd tränarbeteende och upplevd prestationsångest och generell ångest hos unga fotbollsspelare

Sammanfattning: Coaching behavior can influence how much general anxiety and performance anxiety an individual perceives Ramis et al., 2017. Individuals coping skills can determine what effect a specific coaching behavior has (Hanin, 2010). The model used in the study is the model of leadership behaviors in sport (Smith och Smoll, 1989) Ramis et al., states that for future research, studies should investigate coaching behavior in relation to anxiety and coping. Jaccard, Wann, and Turrisi (1990). The purpose of this study was to determine if coping moderates coaching behavior in relation to perceived general anxiety and performance anxiety among young football players. It was of interest to investigate coping and young football players’ experiences of coaching behavior since it affects athletes’ well-being and continuation within sports. There were 169 participants in the study between the ages of 16- 19 (M=16.9, SD=0.7). The analysis methods that were used in this study were correlationanalysis and moderationanalysis. The correlationanalysis showed a negative significant correlation between coaching behavior, coping and general anxiety/performance anxiety. Furthermore, did the moderation analysis show that coping does not moderate coaching behavior in relation to general anxiety/performance anxiety. Further research should compare difference between young girls and boys but also should the study be conducted during a full competitive season. Furthermore, could a qualitative study be done where interviews with the young football players would be of interest to gain a deeper understanding.