Understanding sport coaches' turnover intention and well-being: an environmental psychology approach

Psychol Health. 2022 Mar;37(3):375-396. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2020.1866183. Epub 2021 Jan 5.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of environmental and personal factors in sport coaches' well-being and behavioral intention. To be precise, this study measured how workplace social support, work involvement, and work satisfaction are associated with sport coaches' well-being and turnover intention, adopting the framework of the environmental psychological model.

Design: A total of 519 responses were collected from sport coaches in Singapore. In this study, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling analysis were conducted using EQS 6.3 software.

Results: Results of structural equation modeling supported all hypothesized relationships, except the paths from work involvement to turnover intention and well-being. Additionally, this study found the indirect effects of workplace social support and work involvement on turnover intention and well-being.

Conclusion: This study provided an understanding of external and internal antecedents of sport coaches' future behavior and well-being, ultimately benefiting sport organizations.

Keywords: Workplace social support; sport coach; turnover intention; well-being; work involvement; work satisfaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Humans
  • Intention*
  • Social Support
  • Sports* / psychology
  • Workplace