Purpose/rationale
What was the main purpose of the study by Jean Côté (1999)?
To explore family conditions influencing young athletes’ development.
How many participants were involved in this study?
4 families/ 15 people
How many stages of sport participation did the study identify?
3 stages (with a potential 4th)
What general factor was found to be key in athletic development?
family support
What type of family did the study mainly focus on?
Intact, middle class families
Which two aspects of family life did the study focus on over time?
family roles and family dynamics
What 2 sports were the athletes participating in, in this study?
rowing and tennis
what are the stages of sport participation?
Sampling years, Specializing years, and Investment years
What role do parents play during the Sampling years?
leaders
What did the study find to be the most important contributor to long-term sport success?
Strong and evolving family support
What was one major gap in previous studies that this research addressed?
Neglect of sibling influence
The previous studies were not based on experience or insights
Need for early development perspective
Open-ended interview questions with each family member
During which stage do families show the highest level of commitment?
investment years
What role do parents play during the Investment years?
What did the study provide the basis for?
Making more accurate generalizations about the development of talent in sport.