Athlete and their mechanisms of defense, the: a psychoanalytic approach to sport psychology
Auteur :
Ferraro, Tom
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032565965
Date de publication :
1 août 2024
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
440 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This important book explores the way athletes use defense mechanisms and coping skills to manage internal and external stress faced in competitive sport. Covering case studies across various sports, the text showcases immature, neurotic and mature defences available to the athlete and describes the benefits and drawbacks of each.