Kinesiology 2292F/G Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Comparison Theory
21 Apr 2020
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Values resulting from participation in competition aren"t intrinsic to the nature of competition these values may or may not occur -and if they do, may be the result of factors other than competition. The positive views include the character traits instilled, the notion that it is necessary in the preparation for life as well as the concept of striving together. The negative views include the generation of inequalities, the. Causation suggests that participating in a sport causes an individual to develop certain traits as a direct result of participation. Correlation suggests that there is a relationship between the trait and participation; however it is unknown which direction said relationship goes in. It could be that these traits they possessed previously are what drove them to partake in said competition, or it may be that participating in the competition drove them to develop such traits.
