Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Although antecedents of choking under pressure have been studied, prevention efforts have been unsuccessful.Current choking susceptibility (CS) criteria includes trait anxiety (TA), selfconsciousness (SC), and coping style.This study implemented a sport specific mindfulness (MF) intervention to reduce levels of TA, SC, and alter coping to reduce CS.Two CS athletes completed the 6 week Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) program.Anxiety direction, trait, and state MF were assessed throughout the program, with a follow-up 5-6 weeks post intervention to gain further insight into the continuing effects of the MF training.Visual analysis demonstrated increases in MF levels, and changes in TA, SC and coping, resulting in both participants failing to meet the CS criteria post-intervention, inferring a reduced likelihood of choking in future performances.Enhanced MF levels promoted greater awareness and acceptance, along with anxiety directional changes, which may help counter the negative effects of stressful sport performances.
Author: Jenna Kaitlin Hussey
Institution: Miami University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2340612718