Longitudinal Research on Coach-Created Motivational Climate, Basic Psychological Needs, and Mental Health: A Scoping Review

Coach-created motivational climate is considered an important social-contextual factor influencing athletes’ basic psychological needs satisfaction and mental health. Existing literature has primarily employed cross-sectional designs, and the longitudinal patterns and cumulative evidence of these relationships remain insufficiently synthesized. Conducting a synthesis of longitudinal research can provide a deeper understanding of their developmental trajectories and potential causal mechanisms, carrying significant academic and practical implications.