Autonomy vs. Attachment
Autonomy
A foundational understanding of the relationship between involvement and freedom is required when defining autonomy through a systems approach. Autonomy does not equal independence.
In a relationship, supporting a partner’s autonomy means being attentive to and genuinely interested in the other’s perspective while fostering choice versus
A foundational understanding of the relationship between involvement and freedom is required when defining autonomy through a systems approach. Autonomy does not equal independence.
In a relationship, supporting a partner’s autonomy means being attentive to and genuinely interested in the other’s perspective while fostering choice versus control over the agenda.
Autonomy has also demonstrated greater importance to emotional reliance and vitality (Lynch, 2013) than attachment.
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A complex family system would not qualify as such without autonomy and attachment. Before navigating the depths of autonomy and attachment through systems thinking, attachment theory and self-determination theory (SDT) are vital to understanding (Lynch, 2012). There are conflicting views on the contributions of autonomy versus security in
A complex family system would not qualify as such without autonomy and attachment. Before navigating the depths of autonomy and attachment through systems thinking, attachment theory and self-determination theory (SDT) are vital to understanding (Lynch, 2012). There are conflicting views on the contributions of autonomy versus security in interpersonal relationships (Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007; Ryan et al., 2007; Lynch, 2012). By managing attentional energy toward important things, an autotelic personality is enriched, and life satisfaction and talent development can be maximized.
Why do autonomy, attachment, and emotional reliance matter to sport?
Recent studies have demonstrated that individuals with an autonomous disposition or more secure attachment style were likelier to turn to their partners or support system (Lynch, 2013). If this is the case, then athletes with secure attachment styles have a higher chance of an autonomous disposition, which could facilitate an autotelic personality that encounters a flow experience more often. If coaches and their athletes establish a secure attachment through trust, mutual respect, transparency, communication, etc., does that bolster the complex family system within the team?
Attachment
Attachment
Attachment theory (Ainsworth, 1973; Bowlby, 1973) suggests that those who provide security are more likely to elicit trust and support-seeking behavior.
Those who demonstrate an avoidant attachment style are unlikely to exhibit high emotional reliance (Lynch, 2013), meaning these individuals would typically rather struggle alone instead o
Attachment theory (Ainsworth, 1973; Bowlby, 1973) suggests that those who provide security are more likely to elicit trust and support-seeking behavior.
Those who demonstrate an avoidant attachment style are unlikely to exhibit high emotional reliance (Lynch, 2013), meaning these individuals would typically rather struggle alone instead of looking to someone for guidance.
Self-determination theory (SDT; Ryan & Deci, 2006b) believes that individuals prefer to look to partners who provide support for their basic psychological needs, specifically the need for autonomy (Ryan et al., 2005), “in SDT, autonomy derives from the existential tradition” (Lynch, 2013).