The relationship between cognitive flexibility and team role preferences among technical university students engaged in team sports
Abstract
The article examines the relationship between cognitive flexibility and team role preferences among technical specialty students. A correlational study was conducted on a sample of 60 male students (aged 19–23) from years 2–4 at Sukhoi State Technical University of Gomel, engaged in various forms of physical activity (volleyball, basketball, handball, standard physical education classes), using the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) and Belbin's Team Role methodology. Significant moderate positive correlations were found between overall cognitive flexibility and preferences for the «Specialist» (r=0.62; p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Team Dynamics and Performance
Sport Psychology and Performance
Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Current Issues of Sports Psychology and Pedagogy
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 34–45
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN