These findings expand on previous research by demonstrating the mediating role of these behaviours on insecure athletes’ perceptions of basic psychological need satisfaction from the coach. It is interesting to note that it was only the two positive behaviours (coach social support and autonomy supportive behaviour from the coach), that demonstrated significant indirect effects, and that these effects were only present for avoidant attachment. A possible explanation for these findings could be the nature of this insecure attachment style. Individuals with an avoidant attachment style have no expectation for support from close others (i.e., the coach), whereas individuals with a more anxious attachment style have expectations of support (Ainsworth et al., 1978; Bowlby, 1973)
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