Discussion of Results

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Discussion of results
Table 3 showcases the predictors of parent’s sideline-rage emotions. The result presented
in this table paints a picture of the factors that drive parents to depict rage emotions while on the
sidelines. In a sample population of 773 parents investigating the factors that initiate parent’s
rage, the results were as follows; 298 parents showcased absence of events that result to
stemming of anger, 53 parents displayed rage because of discourteous opponents. The biggest
rage emanated from the referee calls that triggered 146 parents rage because of unfair
perceptions by the parents resulting from the referee calls. Ownership of children’s team play by
parents also is a cause of parents rage estimated at 116 in the study because of high expectations
that often end up unfulfilled. Hostile remarks and gestures from either players or parents also
exhibited sideline rage of 39 parents because of the inappropriateness of the language used.
Importantly, just like in normal sports coaches and illegal play always cause sideline rages, and
the study documented 36 and26 parent rages respectively. Other events were responsible for 58
times of sideline rage.
Table 4 the result of the research study showcases the frequency of commentaries that
can or have a high likelihood of stemming from sideline rage. The result of the study indicates
that statements such as “there you go,” “that is the way” has a high frequency of propagating
parents rage which was recorded at 767 frequency or 31.3 percent. The statements are viewed as
excessive commentaries that often compel children involved in sports of what to do. Since the
child will tend to adhere strictly to parents advice or the coaching advice from the sidelines leads
into stress that is emanated in the form of a rage. In this case, rage seems to set in because the
ability of learning is taken away because the sports participant is commanded what to do. In the
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event, the sports participant fails to adhere to directives of the sideline commentaries from
parents, rage sets in because most are the time the parents would sense defiance or rebel.
Table 5 showcases the frequency of the type of commentaries that often result in parent’s
sideline rage. According to the undertaken study, statements such as “get in there and get the
ball” or “follow through” registered a frequency of 687. The research study documents that
approximate 687 times statements appeared on the sidelines. The commentaries emanate because
of parents becoming too much involved in their children sports and they often issue statements
that are supposed to motivate the sport’s participants or create pressure towards registering the
desired performance. Through this, parent’s sideline rage results when the player is unable to
follow the directives that often lead to stress and frustration.
In table 6, the result indicates instances parents have opted for showcasing negative
statements and comments. In this case, the research study documents case booing and
inattentiveness. The result of the study further indicates that comments such as “hustle,” “come
on” or “you can do it” had a frequency of 500 times equivalent to 20.4 percent. Under this case,
negative parent behavior is showcased because of there seems to be an absence of sportsmanship
support that is normally demonstrated by positive comments rather than booing that often results
into frustrations and negative emotions from players and the parents.
Table 7 represents comments made by parents to other parents that accounts for negative
behavior. The result from the study indicates that comments such as “ I came to watch my child”
registered a frequency of 114 times accounting for 4.7 percent of the total population. In this
case, do parents come to watch their children play or do they show up to offer support or
motivation? As showcased in table 7, statements such as “I came to watch my child” can be
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classified as selfish because it is not only one child who is involved in the sporting event.
Instead, the parents ought to embrace the spirit of teamwork that often works for the benefit of
individual child rather than maintaining a personal ground that is directed to a specific child.
Table 8 represents results of the study encompassing comments and statements that do
not fit into any category but accounts for negative parent’s behavior along the sidelines. The
result of the study further indicates that unclassified statements and comments accounted for 210
times equivalent to 8.7 percent. The unclassified comments according to the findings of the study
encompass verbal reactions of parents during sports events that are responses to their children
performances. For instance, cursing by parents during as a reaction accounts for a negative
behavior that often leads to displaying of negative emotions by other parents or the players. The
finding of the research study indicates that a parent overemphasizes on winning an aspect that
displays negative parental behavior. For example, in the instances where the desired result is not
achieved, there are often cases of frustrations and stress on both the parents and players because
of putting too much emphasis on winning.
Table 9 presents findings on the direction of negative comments and statements. The
result indicates a frequency of 84 times that accounts for 3.4 percent. Negative comments
emanating from parents as indicated by the research study is directed to both the supporting child
and the opponent. Example of these statements includes “do not knock it out” or “suck it up.”
The finding further indicates that such statements often end up affecting the players’ emotions.
Moreover, most players indicated that they preferred their parents maintaining silence instead of
uttering hurtful statements that often affects their performance. Table 10 further indicates that
most comments from sideline stand are often directed to players of the same team played by a
child or a specific player in the team. The highest number of comments is directed towards a
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specific team athlete, followed by the team, other parents, self, spectators, officials, opposing
team and coach respectively. Thus, it can be argued that negative comments have a high
tendency of affecting a specific player and the team in general.
Table 11 indicates the result finding of sportsmanship from the parent. The pilot study
indicated that STAR module could positively impact the parent attachment of supporting their
children sports endeavors. The finding from table 12 focuses on the effects of sportsmanship
education module on a parent’s self-perception. The interpretation of the result is that the STAR
module can educate parents on sportsmanship concepts especially on children and youth games.
The aim is to eliminate negative behavior depicted by parents on the sidelines that ends up
impacting the performance of the players negatively.

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