@article{ref1,
title="Narcissism and coach interpersonal style: a self-determination theory perspective",
journal="Scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports",
year="2015",
author="Matosic, D. and Ntoumanis, N. and Boardley, I. D. and Sedikides, C. and Stewart, B. D. and Chatzisarantis, N.",
volume="27",
number="2",
pages="254-261",
abstract="Athletes' sport experiences are often influenced by the interpersonal styles of communication used by their coaches. Research on personality antecedents of such styles is scarce. We examined the link between a well-researched personality trait, namely narcissism, and two types of coaching interpersonal style, namely autonomy-supportive and controlling styles. We also tested the mediating roles of dominance and empathic concern in explaining the relations between narcissism and the two coaching interpersonal styles. United Kingdom-based coaches (N = 211) from various sports completed a multi-section questionnaire assessing the study variables. Regression analyses revealed a positive direct relation between narcissism and controlling coach behaviors. Furthermore, empathy (but not dominance) mediated the positive and negative indirect effects of narcissism on controlling and autonomy-supported interpersonal styles, respectively. We discuss these findings in terms of their implications for coaching and the quality of athletes' sport experiences.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0905-7188",
doi="10.1111/sms.12635",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sms.12635"
}