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Self-presentation origins of choking: evidence from separate pressure manipulations.
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Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology . Jun2011, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p441-459. 19p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Whether self-presentation is involved in the choking process remains unknown. The purpose of the current study was to determine the role of self-presentation concerns on the frequency of choking within the context of a recently proposed self-presentation model. Experienced field hockey players (N = 45) were randomly assigned to one of five groups (i.e., performance-contingent monetary incentive, video camera placebo, video camera self-presentation, audience, or combined pressure), before taking penalty strokes in low- and high-pressure phases. Results indicated that groups exposed to self-presentation manipulations experienced choking, whereas those receiving motivational pressure treatments decreased anxiety and increased performance under pressure. Furthermore, cognitive state anxiety mediated the relationship between the self-presentation group and performance. These findings provide quantitative support for the proposed self-presentation model of choking, while also holding implications for anxiety manipulations in future sport psychology research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08952779
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 104646278