Dr. Jean Côté

Biography

Jean Côté is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University. He holds a PhD from the University of Ottawa and has a diverse educational background, including an MSc from the University of Montreal and a BSc from the University of Ottawa. His research interests primarily focus on the developmental psychosocial factors that affect sport participation and performance, with an emphasis on personal development. He explores the complex interactions among youth, parents, and coaches to develop participants' assets and strengths, aiming to identify variables and behaviors that create favorable conditions for continued engagement in sport. His research employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including unstructured and structured interviews, observations, video-task analysis, and questionnaires. Côté is also involved in training budding researchers in the study of youth sport and encourages prospective students to apply for scholarships and engage in academic initiatives that contribute to the field of Sport Psychology. He enables students to enhance their research skills and presents opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions within the sport psychology community.

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