Jowett et al. 2017, Motivational processes in the coach-athlete relationship

Self-determination-theory study of coaching behaviour across cultures. Higher-quality relationships and need-supportive coaching predict greater need satisfaction, self-determined motivation, and well-being across cultures; the model implies that coach behaviour and relationship quality, not merely the presence of a coach, drive outcomes. Controlling coaching is positioned as undermining need satisfaction, though burnout was not confirmed as a measured outcome in this study. Correlational. Moderate.