Talent Identification in Sports and Psychosocial Determinants

The concept of talent is a complex term that does not convey meaning on its own.

There are numerous ways to determine whether an individual possesses talent in a

particular domain. Talent may be hereditary and transmitted genetically through

family lineage, yet it can also be shaped by environmental conditions. For instance,

if an individual comes from a family engaged in sports, has achieved athletic success,

or participates successfully in multiple sport disciplines, this may indicate a

hereditary predisposition for talent. Likewise, being surrounded by athletes, having

access to appropriate training facilities and equipment are considered environmental

factors. Even monozygotic twins who are genetically identical but raised in different

environments may demonstrate differences in talent (Kozel, 1996).