The family environment constitutes a decisive component in the development of athletic talent among youth tennis players. The objective of this study was to analyze the scientific evidence on the influence of the family environment on the development of athletic talent among youth tennis players. A documentary review with a systematized search and thematic synthesis was conducted in the Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases, considering publications available up to January 2026. Of the 312 records identified, 198 were removed as duplicates and 103 were excluded for not meeting the thematic relevance criteria; finally, 11 documents were incorporated into the main corpus of analysis. The results were organized into three axes: functions of parental support, effects of parental pressure, and moderating variables of family involvement. The evidence showed that parental support favors talent development when it promotes autonomy, emotional stability, motivation, and coordination with the coach. In contrast, result-centered pressure, criticism, excessive control, and unrealistic expectations may affect psychological well-being and weaken continued sport participation. It is concluded that the most appropriate parental support is not the most intense, but the one most closely adjusted to the developmental stage, competitive level, and psychological needs of the young tennis player.
The family environment constitutes a decisive component in the development of athletic talent among youth tennis players. The objective of this study was to analyze the scientific evidence on the influence of the family environment on the development of athletic talent among youth tennis players. A documentary review with a systematized search and thematic synthesis was conducted in the Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases, considering publications available up to January 2026. Of the 312 records identified, 198 were removed as duplicates and 103 were excluded for not meeting the thematic relevance criteria; finally, 11 documents were incorporated into the main corpus of analysis. The results were organized into three axes: functions of parental support, effects of parental pressure, and moderating variables of family involvement. The evidence showed that parental support favors talent development when it promotes autonomy, emotional stability, motivation, and coordination with the coach. In contrast, result-centered pressure, criticism, excessive control, and unrealistic expectations may affect psychological well-being and weaken continued sport participation. It is concluded that the most appropriate parental support is not the most intense, but the one most closely adjusted to the developmental stage, competitive level, and psychological needs of the young tennis player. Read More