Factors that Influence Team Cohesion among Female Adolescent and Collegiate Athletes

Abstract

Team cohesion is an important skill for athletes to possess when playing a team sport. The importance of team cohesion can help lead teams to success or failure, depending on how teams use their cohesive skills. Analysis of previous research shows that female athletes have an easier time adjusting to team cohesion and incorporating these skills throughout their team. Finding these factors that help develop team cohesion skills can make an easier understanding of how athletes progress overall as a team. The purpose of this synthesis project is to review the literature among the factors that influence successful team cohesion among female adolescent and collegiate-aged athletes in sports.