Young athletes' perceptions on promoting positive parental behaviour in sport

Last updated: 17 Jun 2025 Topics: Parents in sport Research

Although the importance of promoting positive parental behaviours in youth sport is widely acknowledged, there has been a lack of research in this area which has focused on listening to children’s voices.

In order to address this gap, Brunel University has interviewed a group of young athletes about their perceptions on promoting positive parental behaviour in sport. The findings are represented through the executive summary.

Author: Dr Daniel Rhind, Charlotte Murphy and Sam Giles - Brunel University
Published: October 2013

Contents

  • introduction
  • parents understanding of the sport
  • following the performance process
  • emphasising development
  • parents understanding of the importance of sport
  • having clear boundaries
  • conclusions
Download the executive summary (PDF)

Further information

Involving parents and carers in sport - for more guidance on promoting positive parental behaviour in sport

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