Perfis de liderança, motivação e satisfação laboral dos treinadores de futebol de formação

Abstract

This study investigated the leadership profiles, motivation, and job satisfaction of youth soccer coaches, considering the contingent work context in which they operate. Initially, the different leadership profiles perceived by the youth soccer coaches were identified (Objective 1). Subsequently, a socio-demographic characterization of the identified profiles was conducted (Objective 2). Finally, it was examined whether there were significant differences in the motivation and job satisfaction of coaches based on their adopted leadership profile (Objective 3). The sampling process employed a non-probabilistic convenience sampling method, with a sample size of 322 youth soccer coaches. Cluster analysis (K-means) revealed the existence of three distinct leadership profiles: Optimal Profile (n = 117), Suboptimal Profile (n = 162), and Laissez-faire Profile (n = 31). Coaches in all three profiles exhibited similar characteristics: predominantly male, possessing a higher education degree, holding a UEFA C coaching certification, and working without a formal contract but receiving informal financial compensation. The results indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the motivation and job satisfaction of coaches based on their leadership profile, except for amotivation, where coaches with a laissez-faire profile perceived higher levels of amotivation.

Date of Award	12 Jul 2023
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Catarina Morais (Supervisor)