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PhD in Human and Organizational Systems

Fielding University

Proactive Coping: An Analysis of Collegiate Women's Basketball Referees

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A quantitative study was conducted to examine the relationship between proactive coping and a referee's ability to remain poised under pressure. The proactive coping skills of Division I women's basketball referees were measured with a self-reported survey using an established Proactive Coping Subscale (PCS). Statistical analysis compared referees self-reported results with direct observation ratings from independent observers and head coaches of the participating teams. While the PCS scores suggest the referees tend to cope well, the poise under pressure ratings by observers and coaches were mixed. The results of the study revealed the self-reported evaluations by the referees on the PCS scores did not align with the evaluations by the independent observers. For more information, contact Dr. Jimmie Flores at 210-601-1996 or JFlores@OfficiatingResearch.com

For more information, contact Dr. Jimmie Flores at 210-601-1996 or JFlores@OfficiatingResearch.com

Proactive Coping: An Analysis of Collegiate Men's Basketball Referees

Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix - School of Advanced Studies
March 2009