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| Personal Name | Pabitu, Princess Khyla M. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Relationship between team communication and team cohesion in collegiate women's football teams |
| Date Issued | June 2025 |
| Abstract | Team communication and cohesion are widely recognized as important determinants of a team's success. Although these topics are extensively studied, there is a paucity of research specifically addressing collegiate teams. Most existing studies predominantly focus on high school and elite team athletes. This study examined how different types of team communication relate to team cohesion. Participants of this study were 46 active members of university-level women’s football teams belonging to one athletic association in Metro Manila. Participants of this study were asked to complete two (2) questionnaires, the Scale for Effective Communication in Team Sports-2 (SECTS-2; Sullivan & Short 2011) and the Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ; Carron et al., 1985). The data collected through survey questionnaires were statistically analyzed with Pearson’s correlation coefficient to interpret the data from both standardized tests. Results show that acceptance and distinctiveness are salient among collegiate women’s football teams. There is a weak correlation between the participant’s age and acceptance. Acceptance and positive conflict were strongly correlated with group integration task-GIT and weakly correlated with distinctiveness. Acceptance is moderately correlated to attraction to group task-ATGT. There were no significant relationships between SECTS-2 and ego or social cohesion. This study suggests that strategically planning on ways to communicate effectively may enhance team cohesion and optimal performance. It also suggests individual growth by learning how to effectively voice out opinions and feelings—focusing on solving problems rather than personal tensions. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Sports Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | team communication; team cohesion; football; women’s football |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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