JOURNAL ARTICLE

Research from Reichman University in the Area of Sport and Exercise Psychology Described (The delicate balance between achieving greatness and respecting legends: Lebron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the case of breaking records in sports).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2024. P. 490 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent study from Reichman University in Herzliya, Israel, explores the dynamics of breaking records in sports, focusing on the case of LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record. The research delves into athletes' responses to having their records broken, considering factors such as achievement motivation theory, retirement adaptation, personal rivalries, and generational differences. The study suggests avenues for further exploration in this under-researched area of sport and exercise psychology. For more information, the full article is available in the Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2024/12, p490
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:181143078
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