topic 5 performing with others snith et al(1979) CET Flashcards
aims:
to test the effectiveness of cet(coach effectiveness training)
sample:
34 males little league baseball coaches recruited from preliminary study
procedure:
those in the experimental condition(18) attended 2 hour CET sessions were coaches were told that reinforcement,encouragement and technical instruction were correlated with winning.
measurement (DV)
covertly observed behaviour over 4 games-observed over 4 games-observers didnt know which coaches has attended CET training.
-structured interview with 82 percent of boys about coaches behaviour and own ability
-also carried out a self esteem test
results
boys coached by a CET coach reported enjoying playing for their coach more,rated the coach more highly and teammate relationships were more positive
-Also increased self esteem from boys who has CET coach