A survey of 320 university basketball players in Yunnan found that team trust predicted cohesion, explaining 26.4% of variance. Delphi and expert appraisal then produced strategies covering management, conflict resolution, welfare, resources and communication.
Key findings
- Team trust showed β=0.536, R²=0.264 and p
Why this matters globally
Trust and fairness matter across sport and organizational teams. The results can inform training themes around psychological safety and communication.
Thai researcher contribution
Three Bangkokthonburi University authors contributed to the research framework and guidelines for Chinese university sport.
Limitations to consider
Purposive cross-sectional self-report data cannot establish causality. Expert consensus does not substitute for a trial or measured team-performance outcomes.