This research validated and extended the Movement Imagery Questionnaire-Revised (MIQ-R; Hall & Martin, 1997). Study 1 ( N = 400) examined MIQ-R’s factor structure via multitrait-multimethod confirmatory analysis. The questionnaire was then modified in 2 370) to separately assess ease of imaging external visual imagery internal imagery, as well kinesthetic (termed Questionnaire-3; MIQ-3). Both Studies found that a correlated-traits correlated-uniqueness model provided best fit data, while...

This research aimed to develop and provide initial validation of the Sport Imagery Ability Questionnaire (SIAQ). The SIAQ assesses athletes’ ease imaging different types imagery content. Following an extensive pilot study, 375 athletes completed a 20-item in Study 1. Exploratory factor analysis revealed 4-factor model assessing skill, strategy, goal, affect ability. Confirmatory (CFA) established this structure 2 ( N = 363 athletes). In 3 438 athletes), additional items were added create...

Self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000) posits basic psychological need satisfaction (BPNS) as essential for optimal functioning and health. Grounded in this framework, the current study examined role of BPNS dancers' cognitive appraisals hormonal emotional responses to performance stress. Dancers reported their degree 1 month before a solo performance. Threat challenge were recorded 2 hr Salivary cortisol anxiety measured 15 min before, 15, 30, 45, 60 postperformance. Higher was...

This article reviews literature on cognitive and motivational imagery use in the sport, exercise, dance, rehabilitation domains outlines a revised applied model of use. The original by Martin, Moritz, & Hall, 1999 guides practitioners researchers determining what and/or to particular situation for achieving desired outcome. proposed builds version retaining its empirically-supported “where”, “when”, “why” components. Incorporating recent advancements research, distinguishes between is imaged...

Abstract The present study investigated the relationship between two of most common measures motor imagery ability, self‐report ratings, and chronometric assessment. This was done for three types modalities: external visual (EVI), internal (IVI), kinesthetic (KI). Measures ability (i.e. mental chronometry) were also compared across skill levels. Participants ( N = 198) completed Movement Imagery Questionnaire‐3 (MIQ‐3) to generate ratings. Chronometric assessment obtained by recording...

The aim of this study was to examine mental imagery within the context deliberate practice framework. Altogether, 159 athletes from one three different competitive standards (recreational, provincial and national) completed Deliberate Imagery Practice Questionnaire, which designed for present assess athletes' perceptions importance along dimensions relevancy, concentration enjoyment. results indicated that national perceived be more relevant performing than recreational athletes. In...

This study investigated associations between achievement goal orientations and reported psychological skill use in sport. Five hundred seventy three elite young athletes completed the Perceptions of Success Questionnaire (POSQ; Roberts, Treasure, & Balague, 1998 G. C., D. C. 1998. Achievement goals sport: The development validation Questionnaire. Journal Sport Sciences, 16: 337–347. [Taylor Francis Online], [Web Science ®] , [Google Scholar]) Test Performance Strategies (TOPS; Thomas,...

In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 14 male and female professional dancers from several dance forms. Interviews primarily based in the 4 Ws framework (Munroe, Giacobbi, Jr., Hall, & Weinberg, 2000), which meant exploring Where, When, Why, What image. A dimension describing How employed imagery also emerged. refers to content, emerged two categories: Imagery Types Characteristics. Why represents reason an image is five Cognitive Reasons, Motivational Artistic Healing...

The present study investigated whether imagery could manipulate athletes’ appraisal of stress-evoking situations (i.e., challenge or threat) and psychological cardiovascular responses interpretations varied according to cognitive three scripts: challenge, neutral, threat. Twenty athletes ( M age = 20.85; SD 1.76; 10 female, male) imaged each script while heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output were obtained using Doppler echocardiography. State anxiety self-confidence assessed following...

This study aimed to test Lang’s bioinformational theory by comparing the effects of layered stimulus and response training (LSRT) with imagery practice on improvements in ability performance a motor skill (golf putting) 24 novices (age, M = 20.13 years; SD 1.65; 12 female) low ability. Participants were randomly assigned LSRT (introducing propositions an image approach), (MI) practice, or visual (VI) group. Following baseline measures MI golf putting performance, groups imaged successfully...

Background: Given that physical activity (PA) has a positive impact on COPD symptoms and prognosis, this study examined the factors both encourage limit participation in PA for individuals with primary care setting from perspective of social cognitive theory. Methods: A purposive sample 26 range severity (age range: 50–89 years; males =15) were recruited to participate one four focus groups. Thematic analysis was undertaken identify key concepts related their self-efficacy beliefs. Results:...

Objective: Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA), only one-third older adults meet recommended levels. The present study focused on psychosocial determinants PA following retirement. Social cognitive theory (SCT) was used to better understand pre- and post-retirement adults' thoughts about PA, reasons why some individuals are more active than others, how is incorporated into daily life after retirement.Design: Seven focus groups (N = 37, M 64, SD 5.20; males 20) representing a range...

This introduction to a special issue of Imagination, Cognition and Personality discusses how imagery ability is conceptualized, measured, developed within sport exercise sciences. Drawing from the model in sport, exercise, dance, we explain that best understood not as single undifferentiated general but complex multiprocess, multisensory, multidimensional set capacities. We argue more nuanced way understanding its subcomponents should guide development selection appropriate measurement tools...

The primary purpose of this study was to use synchronized skaters examine the influence imagery perspective on cognitive and motivational functions during a five-week training program. To end, 16 novice participated in an intervention that incorporated both imagery. Sport Imagery Questionnaire (SIQ: Hall, Mack, Paivio, & Hausenblas, 1998) used assess changes skaters’ images as result results MANOVA indicated increased their specific general imagery, regardless preferred perspective....

The aim of the present study was to examine self-reported psychological states and physiological responses (heart rate) experienced during different motivational general imagery scenarios. Forty competitive athletes wore a standard heart rate monitor imaged five scripts (mastery, coping, anxiety, psyching up, relaxation). Following each script, they reported their state anxiety self-confidence. A significant increase in from baseline found for psyching-up, coping scripts. Furthermore,...

Research on the psychological characteristics of elite performers has primarily focused Olympic and World champions; however, mental attributes young developing talented athletes have received less attention. Addressing this, current study had two aims: (a) to examine perceptions held by youth regarding qualities they need facilitate their development (b) investigate techniques used these athletes. Forty-three male rugby players participated in a series focus groups. Inductive content...

The present study investigated perfectionism prevalence and its relationship to imagery performance anxiety. Two hundred fifty ( N = 250) elite students (66.4% female; M age 19.19, SD 2.66) studying mainly classical ballet or contemporary dance in England, Canada, Australia completed questionnaires assessing perfectionism, imagery, Cluster analysis revealed three distinct cohorts: dancers with perfectionistic tendencies (40.59% of the sample), moderate (44.35%), no (15.06%). Notably, these...