High School athlete' feelings of interdependence and shared social identity with teammates

What is it about?

By creating personal identities that encompass the groups we belong to, we can develop a positive sense for who we are and our place within the world. As an example, if a team that I identify with performs well, then I will feel as if I performed well myself by extension. This research reveals a potential facet of high levels of identification by revealing that individuals who feel that they rely closely on other team members to achieve their goals will, in turn, identify highly with their team

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Why is it important?

This work reveals the potential to create teams where athletes are likely to develop a strong social identity with their sport team. Specifically, by developing positive perceptions of interdependence and cooperation for collective outcomes, teams and coaches can create a place where all athletes can identify themselves as a member of.