A phenomenological exploration of parental support in elite midget AAA hockey

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dc.contributor.advisorEdwards, Jonathon
dc.contributor.authorTodd, Joseph
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-01T16:19:32Z
dc.date.available2023-03-01T16:19:32Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.date.updated2023-03-01T15:01:33Z
dc.description.abstractEleven parents in the Canadian Maritimes involved with Midget Triple A teams, the highest possible league before Major Junior (i.e., the Canadian Hockey League), were interviewed to explore the various ways they provided support in elite youth hockey, and rationale for the support. A descriptive phenomenological framework was used to explore the experiences parents had supporting elite youth hockey. The findings suggested that the following support mechanisms exist: Managing Internal and External Pressures, the Transition from Coach to Parent Spectator, Preparing for Life After Hockey, and Sacrificing for Your Kids. However, many parents struggled with the sacrifices that were needed to be made regarding the costs and time commitments, and the pressure that comes with increased competition. These findings provide a critical insight into the experiences of Midget Triple A hockey parents regarding the support mechanisms they have in place for their children.
dc.description.copyright© Joseph Todd, 2018
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dc.format.extentvi, 159 pages
dc.format.mediumelectronic
dc.identifier.urihttps://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/13510
dc.language.isoen_CA
dc.publisherUniversity of New Brunswick
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2
dc.subject.disciplineKinesiology
dc.titleA phenomenological exploration of parental support in elite midget AAA hockey
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineKinesiology
thesis.degree.fullnameMaster of Arts in Sports and Recreation Studies
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of New Brunswick
thesis.degree.levelmasters
thesis.degree.nameM.A.S.R.C.

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