In this study, the relationship between motivational climate and fear of failure in sport was examined. 176 adolescent athletes were recruited (M=16.3 yr., SD =13). Athletes completed the Chinese Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire and the Performance Failure Appraisal Inventory. Results indicated a performance climate was positively related to the fear of failure, while a mastery climate was not.
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