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Team cohesion and team success in sport
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Team cohesion and team success in sport

Abstract

The main aim of this study was to examine the relationship between task cohesiveness and team success in elite teams using composite team estimates of cohesion. A secondary aim was to determine statistically the consistency (i.e. 'groupness') present in team members' perceptions of cohesion. Elite university basketball teams (n = 18) and club soccer teams (n = 9) were assessed for cohesiveness and winning percentages. Measures were recorded …

Authors

Carron AV; Bray SR; Eys MA

Journal

Journal of Sports Sciences, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 119–126

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

January 2002

DOI

10.1080/026404102317200828

ISSN

0264-0414