A Review on Cross-Cultural Studies in Contemporary Sport Psychology
当代体育运动心理学跨文化研究述评

A literature review of cross-cultural studies in sport psychology 1988~2004 suggests that research in this area has still some methodological problems despite the increase in the number of papers published.The authors propose a 3-step theoretical framework and a 4-stage conceptual framework to help researchers become aware of the extent of the methodological issues and to guide them along the way in their efforts to do quality cross-cultural research in sport.Apart from trying to do quality research,findings of cross-cultural studies in sport so far have important implications of practice for athletes,coaches,psychologists,technical support staff,and sport administrators.Thus,research and practice are meaningfully linked together.