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A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Exploration of Practitioner Use, Development, and Satisfaction of Theoretical Paradigms in Sport Psychology
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| Total Pages | : 211 |
| Release | : 2019 |
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The purpose of this sequential explanatory mixed methods study was to identify the use, development, and perceived satisfaction of current theoretical paradigms by sport psychology practitioners. Participants for the quantitative portion of the study were 170 (95 women, 65 men) sport psychology practitioners. Results of a frequency analysis revealed that most practitioners use an integrative paradigm type, and the most commonly used paradigms were CBT, ACT, and humanistic. A descriptive analysis revealed that theoretical paradigms are developed across all developmental levels. Independent between-groups ANOVAs indicated that primary training background significantly impacted the principles perceived to be necessary (i.e., sport science vs. psychology) in a theoretical paradigm for sport psychology. Frequency and descriptive analysis revealed that the vast majority of practitioners were satisfied with their theoretical paradigm. Contingency table analyses signified the that number of years practicing in the field positively impacted theoretical paradigm satisfaction, and that practitioners who perceived their theoretical paradigms addressed important concepts were more satisfied with their theoretical paradigms. Participants of the basic qualitative portion of the study were four (2 women, 2 men) sport psychology practitioners who were at least somewhat satisfied with their theoretical paradigms. The within-case and across-case theme development revealed three meta-themes (i.e., "Depth and Complexity", "Lifelong Learning", "Client Impacts") that spanned participants experiences of the use, development, and satisfaction with their theoretical paradigms. Twelve other themes emerged from the data analysis that aligned with the use, development, and satisfaction with theoretical paradigms. Four themes diverged from the original research questions that pertained to the state of theoretical paradigms in the field of sport psychology: (1) "Shortcomings in the Field"; (2) "Shortcomings with Education"; (3) "Research on Paradigms"; and (4) "Ambivalence about Development of Paradigms." Overall, the findings of the present study suggest that practitioners are currently satisfied with their mainly integrated paradigms, but there is a noticeable need in the field to continue to improve and standardize the formal development of theoretical paradigms in graduate training. There is also a visible need for the development of a theoretical paradigm specific to sport psychology that includes both principles of psychology and sport science.
Research Methodologies for Sports Scholarship
| Author | : James Skinner |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 463 |
| Release | : 2018-12-07 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 042994618X |
When investigating the diverse, complex and changing contemporary field of sport, we recognize there is no methodology that meets the needs of all sport. Sport researchers should take advantage of innovative approaches from other fields to explore emerging phenomena or innovatively advance scholarly sport research approaches. For example, technology, globalization and commercialization may be the principal trends, but they are not the only trends, Sport researchers have the opportunity to study other trends, including the modernization of sport organizations, changing governance practices, regulatory changes, innovation, merchandising, media and broadcasting technologies, socio demographic influences (i.e. aging populations, change in employment patterns, increasing diversity), sport for development, physical activity and sport participation changes. As such, this book introduces innovative research methods and approaches can be applied to the sport discipline. This book was originally published as a special issue of Sport in Society.
Qualitative Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health
| Author | : Andrew C. Sparkes |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2013-10-15 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1136974717 |
Qualitative forms of inquiry are a dynamic and exciting area within contemporary research in sport, exercise and health. Students and researchers at all levels are now expected to understand qualitative approaches and be able to employ them in their work. In this comprehensive and in-depth introductory text, Andrew C. Sparkes and Brett Smith take the reader on a journey through the entire qualitative research process that begins with the conceptualization of ideas and the planning of a study, moves through the phases of data collection and analysis, and then explains how findings might be represented in various ways to different audiences. Ethical issues are also explored in detail, as well as the ways that the goodness of qualitative research might be judged by its consumers. The book is based on the view that researchers need to make principled, informed and strategic decisions about what, why, when, and how to use qualitative forms of inquiry. The nature of qualitative research is explained in terms of both its core assumptions and what practitioners actually do in the field when they collect data and subject it to analysis. Each chapter is vividly illustrated with cases and examples from published research, to demonstrate different qualitative approaches in action and their relative strengths and weaknesses. The book also extends the boundaries of qualitative research by exploring innovative contemporary methodologies and novel ways to report research findings. Qualitative Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health is essential reading for any student, researcher or professional who wishes to understand this form of inquiry and to engage in a research project within a sport, exercise or health context.
Routledge International Handbook of Sport Psychology
| Author | : Robert J. Schinke |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 645 |
| Release | : 2016-02-05 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1317692322 |
Contemporary sport psychology is a rapidly developing and theoretically rich discipline, and a sophisticated and challenging profession. The Routledge International Handbook of Sport Psychology offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to contemporary sport psychology in all its aspects. Written by a team of world-leading researchers and practitioners from five continents, including both established scholars and the best emerging talents, the book traces the contours of the discipline of sport psychology, introducing fundamental theory, discussing key issues in applied practice, and exploring the most important themes, topics and debates across the sport psychology curriculum. Uniquely, the book presents comparative studies of the history and contemporary practice of sport psychology in ten countries, including the US, UK, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia and Israel, helping the reader to understand the cultural and contextual factors that shape international practice in sport psychology. As well as covering in depth the core pillars of sport psychology, from motivation and cognition to group dynamics, the book also includes a full section on cultural sport psychology, a vital but under-explored sub-discipline that is having a profound influence on contemporary theory and practice. With 56 chapters and unparalleled range, depth and currency, the Routledge Handbook of International Sport Psychology is an essential addition to any library with a serious holding in sport psychology.
Life Story Research in Sport
| Author | : Kitrina Douglas |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 239 |
| Release | : 2014-12-17 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1134622880 |
What is life really like for the elite athlete? How does the experience of being a professional sports person differ from the popular perceptions of fans, journalists or academics? Why might elite sports people experience mental health difficulties away from the public gaze? In the first book-length study of its kind, Kitrina Douglas and David Carless present the life stories of real elite athletes alongside careful analysis and interpretation of those stories in order to better understand the experience of living in sport. Drawing on psychology, sociology, counselling, psychotherapy and narrative theory, and on narrative research in sports as diverse as golf, track and field athletics, judo and hockey, they explore the ways in which the culture of sport interacts with the mental health, development, identity and life trajectories of elite and professional sports people in highly pressurised and sometimes unhealthy environments. By casting light on a previously under-researched aspect of sport, the book makes a call for strategies to be put in place to minimise difficulties or distress for athletes, for support to be tailored across the different life phases, and highlights the potential benefits in terms of athlete well-being and improved performance. The book also considers how these important issues relate to broader cultural and social factors, and therefore represents important reading for any student or professional with an interest in sport psychology, coaching, sport sociology, youth sport, counselling, or exercise and mental health.
Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise
| Author | : Brett Smith |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1205 |
| Release | : 2016-09-13 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1317646908 |
The last two decades have witnessed a proliferation of qualitative research in sport and exercise. The Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise is the first book to offer an in-depth survey of established and emerging qualitative methods, from conceptual first principles to practice and process. Written and edited by a team of world-leading researchers, and some of the best emerging talents, the book introduces a range of research traditions within which qualitative researchers work. It explores the different methods used to collect and analyse data, offering rationales for why each method might be chosen and guidance on how to employ each technique successfully. It also introduces important contemporary debates and goes further than any other book in exploring new methods, concepts, and future directions, such as sensory research, digital research, visual methods, and how qualitative research can generate impact. Cutting-edge, timely and comprehensive, the Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise is an essential reference for any student or scholar using qualitative methods in sport and exercise-related research.
Social Psychology in Sport
| Author | : Louise Davis |
| Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
| Total Pages | : 481 |
| Release | : 2024-01-22 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1718201818 |
"This edited textbook offers a global perspective on research, practice, and future directions in social psychology in sport. Topics include relationships, communication, leadership, motivation, and morality. Readers gain insight into the interactions and dynamics that affect sport performance and the sport experience for youth and adult athletes and coaches"--
Sport Psychology Essentials
| Author | : Dave Collins |
| Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
| Total Pages | : 401 |
| Release | : 2022-03-15 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1492599441 |
Achieve the mindset of a superior athlete with Sport Psychology Essentials! This book is packed with research-based strategies for developing the mental skills necessary to reach your sport performance goals. Coeditor Dave Collins, PhD, is an expert sport psychology practitioner who has been a consultant to more than 80 world-class athletes or Olympic medalists as well as professional teams and performers. Coeditor Andrew Cruickshank, PhD, has also consulted with multiple elite teams and athletes, including world-class athletes and Olympic and Paralympic medalists. The coeditors’ blended approach emphasizes the importance of integrating mental skills training into a holistic training approach to achieve competition-day success. Sport Psychology Essentials will teach you to do the following: Practice your mental skills during physical training so you are prepared to bring an elite athlete mindset to the arena. Assess your athlete’s or team’s mental skills. Use advanced sport psychology techniques that fit your unique personality and lifestyle to improve motivation, confidence, imagery, self-regulation, and concentration. Enhance the performance potential of your team through leadership, team culture, and shared mental models. Implement plans for optimal team and individual performance using program development, motor skills training, talent development, and strategies to persevere through slumps and adversity. Success Story sidebars reveal how real-life teams, athletes, and coaches have succeeded in using proven mental training techniques. Learn foundational sport psychology concepts by exploring the scientific background behind mental strategies in athletic performance. Sport Psychology Essentials will help you unlock your sport performance potential and stay ahead of the competition.
Continuous Improvement
| Author | : John Toner |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2022 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0198852266 |
How is it possible for world-class athletes who are already at the top of their game to keep improving? This book addresses this puzzle by presenting a theory of "continuous improvement", exploring the psychological and physical processes behind advancing elite performance.
