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- Hofseth, Erik, et al.
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Self-evaluation of skills and performance level in youth elite soccer : Are positive self-evaluations always positive?
- 2017
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Ingår i: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. - Washington : American Psychological Association (APA). - 2157-3905 .- 2157-3913. ; 6:4, s. 370-383
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study compared youth elite soccer players’ and their coaches’ evaluations of players’ skill level, and examined how this comparison was related to players' future performance level concerning national team experience. Based on the notions of the self-serving bias, it was predicted that players who overestimated their skill level relative to their coaches’ judgment, would be characterized by a high performance level in the past and a relative low future performance level; due to relatively high levels of performance anxiety and a frequent use of self-protection strategies. Results showed that the players (N= 267, Mage = 17.6, SD = 1.1), in reference to their coach, tended to overestimate their skills. This tendency was negatively related to players’ future performance level. Specifically, when controlling for age, past performance level and current performance level, a multinomial regression analysis (X² 18, N = 238) = 76.95, p ˂ .01) revealed that the players who overestimated their skills to the largest extent (compared to players that underestimated their skills), were less likely to produce a high performance level in the future (OR = .71, 95% CI = .54 - 18 .94). It seems that unrealistically positive self-evaluations can have negative effects in terms of performance development, but not through the mechanism of the self-serving bias, as measured in the current study. Nevertheless, it may be important for players to have a realistic view on their skill-level in order to progress and reach their potential. (PsycINFO Database Record © 2017 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Linnér, Lukas, 1985-, et al.
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Facilitating student-athletes’ dual career transition : A Scandinavian university case study
- 2022
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Ingår i: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association (APA). - 2157-3905 .- 2157-3913. ; 11:2, s. 107-123
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study combines the holistic ecological and holistic developmental approaches through a mixed-methods intrinsic case study with a convergent design to explore how a Dual Career (DC) Development Environment (DCDE) facilitated student-athletes’ transition to a Scandinavian university. The case was explored through multiple sources of data inspired by the research methodology in the holistic ecological approach and the DC-Environment Success Factors (DC-ESF) working model. Semi-structured interviews, with student-athletes and support providers, and documents analysis were complemented by a quantitative monitoring of the student-athletes’ transition experiences. Findings are presented in a joint display by merging the qualitative and quantitative data in an empirical version of the DC-ESF model. The empirical model summarizes the case by situating the environment in student-athletes’ development and showing a challenging transition with athletic and non-athletic demands, and a well-coordinated and supportive environment with a mission of a balanced and synchronized whole and targeting empowerment of the whole person. The student-athletes developed their DC competences and a holistic attitude to development, improved in sport and study, and in their ability to balance their DC. This study contributes to the literature by bridging the gap between transition and environment research. By integrating the two approaches the study explicitly shows the fit between the student-athletes’ needs and the environment’s support leading to the conclusion that effective DCDEs works to meet student-athletes’ needs by helping them to develop DC competencies to create and maintain an optimal DC balance. © 2021. American Psychological Association
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- Nordin-Bates, Sanna M, et al.
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Climate change in the dance studio : Findings from the UK Centres for Advanced Training
- 2012
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Ingår i: Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology. - : American Psychological Association (APA). - 2157-3905 .- 2157-3913. ; 1:1, s. 3-16
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Little is known regarding the stability of motivational climate perceptions, or how changes in climate perceptions affect performers. As a result, dancers' perceptions of the prevailing climate within both regional centers for talented young people and local dance schools were assessed longitudinally and in relation to dance class anxiety and self-esteem. Dancers (M age = 14.41, SD = 2.10; 75.7% female) completed standardized questionnaires approximately 6 months apart (Time 1 n = 327; Time 2 n = 264). Both climates were perceived as more task- than ego-involving, but talent center climates were perceived as more task-involving and less ego-involving than local climates. However, dancers found that talent centers became more ego-involving from the middle to the end of the school year, and this change predicted increases in anxiety. Changes in climate perceptions did not predict changes in self-esteem. Results point to the benefits of climates low in ego-involving features if dancers are to experience less anxiety around performance time.
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- Stenling, A, et al.
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Changes in Perceived Autonomy Support, Need Satisfaction, Behavioral Regulations, and Well-Being in Young Elite Athletes
- 2015
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Ingår i: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. - : American Psychological Association (APA). - 2157-3905 .- 2157-3913. ; 4:1, s. 50-61
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A 4-stage motivational sequence was investigated, in line with self-determination theory (perceived autonomy support from the coach ¡ need satisfaction ¡ motivation ¡ psychological well-being). More specifically, we examined level– change associations and relations between intraindividual changes in these variables over the course of an athletic season. Young elite skiers (109 females, 138 males) enrolled at sport high schools in Sweden responded to questionnaires assessing perceived autonomy support from the coach, need satisfaction, motivation, and psychological well-being at 2 time points separated by approximately 5 months. A latent difference score model were used to analyze the data. Initial level of need satisfaction at Time 1 negatively predicted change in perceived autonomy support, motivation, and well-being, and initial level of motivation at Time 1 positively predicted change in perceived autonomy support and change in well-being. Correlations between intraindividual changes in the study variables were estimated and the variables were all positively correlated. These results indicate that the relations between these variables are complex, dynamic, and that more attention should be given to potential reciprocal effects between the variables in this motivational sequence
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- Stenling, Andreas, et al.
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Changes in Perceived Autonomy Support, Need Satisfaction, Motivation, and Well-Being in Young Elite Athletes
- 2015
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Ingår i: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. - : American Psychological Association (APA). - 2157-3905 .- 2157-3913. ; 4:1, s. 50-61
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A 4-stage motivational sequence was investigated, in line with self-determination theory (perceived autonomy support from the coach → need satisfaction → motivation → psychological well-being). More specifically, we examined level–change associations and relations between intraindividual changes in these variables over the course of an athletic season. Young elite skiers (109 females, 138 males) enrolled at sport high schools in Sweden responded to questionnaires assessing perceived autonomy support from the coach, need satisfaction, motivation, and psychological well-being at 2 time points separated by approximately 5 months. A latent difference score model were used to analyze the data. Initial level of need satisfaction at Time 1 negatively predicted change in perceived autonomy support, motivation, and well-being, and initial level of motivation at Time 1 positively predicted change in perceived autonomy support and change in well-being. Correlations between intraindividual changes in the study variables were estimated and the variables were all positively correlated. These results indicate that the relations between these variables are complex, dynamic, and that more attention should be given to potential reciprocal effects between the variables in this motivational sequence.
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- Johansson, Mattias, et al.
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Acute Effects of Qigong Exercise on Mood and Anxiety
- 2011
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Ingår i: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. - : American Psychological Association. - 2157-3913. ; 1, s. 60-65
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Psychosocial stress may lead to increased rates of anxiety and depression. Aerobic exercise and mind-body therapies are frequently described as having positive effects on psychological well-being by enhancing mood and reducing anxiety. Few studies, however, have investigated the acute psychological effects of qigong exercise. Fiftynine regular qigong exercisers (mean age 50.8 years) were randomized to a Qigong or Control group. Pre- and postmeasurements were then compared. POMS-Depression, Anger, and Fatigue, and STAI-State Anxiety scores decreased significantly in the Qigong group but not in the Control group. Results thereby suggest that qigong exercise can produce desirable psychological effects, and Qigong exercise may therefore be included among other activities performed to boost resistance to daily stressors.
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- Manchaiah, Vinaya, et al.
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Social Representation of "Loud Music" in Young Adults : A Cross-Cultural Study
- 2017
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Ingår i: Journal of american academy of audiology. - Reston, VA, United States : American Academy of Audiology. - 1050-0545 .- 2157-3107. ; 28:6, s. 522-533
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Exposure to recreational noise, particularly music exposure, is considered one of the biggest public health hazards of our time. Some important influencing factors such as socioeconomic status, educational background, and cross-cultural perspectives have previously been found to be associated with attitudes toward loud music and the use of hearing protection. Although culture seems to play an important role, there is relatively little known about how it influences perceptions regarding loud music exposure in young adults.Purpose: The present study was aimed to explore cross-cultural perceptions of and reactions to loud music in young adults (18-25 yr) using the theory of social representations.Research Design: The study used a cross-sectional survey design.Study Sample: The study sample included young adults (n = 534) from five different countries (India, Iran, Portugal, the United States, and the United Kingdom) who were recruited using convenience sampling.Data Collection and Analysis: Data were collected using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a content analysis, co-occurrence analysis, and also x(2) analysis.Results: Fairly equal numbers of positive and negative connotations (similar to 40%) were noted in all countries. However, the x(2) analysis showed significant differences between the countries (most positive connotations were found in India and Iran, whereas the most negative connotations were found in the United Kingdom and Portugal) regarding the informants' perception of loud music. The co-occurrence analysis results generally indicate that the category "negative emotions and actions" occurred most frequently, immediately followed by the category "positive emotions and actions." The other most frequently occurring categories included "acoustics," "physical aliment," "location," and "ear and hearing problems." These six categories formed the central nodes of the social representation of loud music exposure in the global index. Although some similarities and differences were noted among the social representations toward loud music among countries, it is noteworthy that more similarities than differences were noted among countries.Conclusions: The study results suggest that "loud music" is perceived to have both positive and negative aspects within society and culture. We suggest that the health promotion strategies should focus on changing societal norms and regulations to be more effective in decreasing the noise-and/or music induced auditory symptoms among young adults.
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