Elite Coaching Personality Analysis in Competitive Weightlifting

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

Objectives: This study examined the personality traits of weightlifting coaches of various competitive levels. The Big Five personality traits have been used in a wide variety of populations and settings throughout the world. However, less is known about this test in relation to coaches and specifically the sport of weightlifting.

Design: To explore this question, the Big Five personality test was administered to local, regional, national, international, and international/world medalist coaches. In total 160 coaches (140 men and 20 women) from 22 countries completed the online survey.

Methods: Comparisons were made in Big Five personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and intellect/imagination) for level achieved, region of the world, and sex using the 50 item International Personality Item Pool.

Results: Overall, no statistically significant outcomes (p = 0.24 - 0.91) were observed for any level or any personality category in competitive weightlifting coaches. Regional differences were not observed (p= 0.18-0.97). When comparing men and women only agreeableness was different (p=0.006).

Conclusion: This investigation provides normative data for weightlifting coaches across various competitive levels, regions, and sexes. These findings support different personality traits and types of coaches in developing competitive weightlifters and should not dissuade coaches from entering the sport.

DOI

10.17338/trainology.13.2_12

Publication

Journal of Trainology

Volume

13

Issue

2

Pages

12-15

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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