Deliberate practice predicts performance over time in adolescent chess players and drop‐outs: A linear mixed models analysis

• DOI: 10.1348/000712608x295631
• Publication Date: 2008-04-24T02:42:56Z
• Authors: Anique B. H. de B...; Niels Smits; Remy M. J. P. Rikers; Henk G. Schmidt
• Keywords: Elite; Dropout (neural networks)

In this study, the longitudinal relation between deliberate practice and performance in chess was examined using a linear mixed models analysis. The activities ratings of young elite players, who were either in, or had dropped out Dutch national training, analysed since they started playing seriously. results revealed that (i.e. serious study alone play) strongly contributed to performance. influence not only observable current performance, but also over players' careers. Moreover, although drop-outs' developed more slowly time, both persistent drop-out players benefited same extent from investments practice. Finally, effect gender on proved be much smaller than This provides support for monotonic benefits assumption practice, by showing careers, has significant different ultimate levels. are line with critique raised against theory factors talent could confounded.