Arvinen-Barrow, M., Weigand, D., Thomas, S. and Hemmings, B. (2007) Elite/novice athlete's imagery use in open/closed sports. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 19(1), pp. 93-104. 1041-3200.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Very little research has investigated differences in imagery use between open-and closed-skill sports. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of competitive level (elite/novice) and skill-type (open/closed) on athletes' imagery use. A total of 83 British athletes (39 elite, 44 novice) from open-(n = 40: 23 rugby; 17 martial arts) and closed-skill (n = 43: 28 golf; 15 figure skating) sports completed the Sport Imagery Questionnaire no more than 24 hours prior to competition. MANOVA revealed that main effects due to competitive level and skill-type were significant (p < .05). Univariate analyses revealed that elite athletes used more CS and CG imagery than novices (p < .001), and contrary to previous research findings, athletes in open-skilled sports used more MG-A imagery than those in closed-skill sports (p < .001). Overall, MG-M was the most used imagery type, regardless of competitive level and skill-type. The results are discussed in terms of methodological difficulties, future research, and practical implications. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Sport imagery, SIQ, open and closed sports |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV706 Sports psychology |
| Creators: | Arvinen-Barrow, Monna, Weigand, D, Thomas, S and Hemmings, Brian |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Sports, Exercise & Life Sciences Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Sports, Exercise & Life Sciences |
| Date: | 1 January 2007 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 93-104 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Applied Sport Psychology |
| Volume: | 19 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200601102912 |
| ISSN: | 1041-3200 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/446 |
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