Year: 2023 | Month: December | Volume: 10 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 169-175
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20231221
Imagining Success: Psychology in Rhythmic Gymnastics and Beyond
Hsiu- Tin Wu1, Joyce Say2, Ni- Chen Ku3, Li- Yuan Cheng4
1National Taiwan University of Sport, 2National Tsing Hua University of Educational Psychology and Counselling, 3National Taiwan University of Sport, 4Taiwan Health Technology Management Association Taipei, Taiwan
Corresponding Author: Joyce Say
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in the types of imagery employed by athletes in performance sports, with a specific focus on the hypothesis that athletes in these sports would utilize general mastery motivational imagery more frequently than other types. The study aimed to emphasize both objective difficulty techniques and subjective art and implementation aspects. The findings supported the hypothesis, indicating that athletes in performance sports indeed employed general mastery motivational imagery more frequently than other types. The essential elements of the study, highlighting the methodology involving descriptive statistics and single-factor repeated quantitative analysis of variance. The demographic variables and imagery types investigated are delineated, providing a comprehensive overview of the research scope. The emphasis on participant autonomy, anonymity, and the absence of correct responses underscores the ethical considerations, fostering an environment of openness and honesty in responding. The concise and informative abstract serves as a succinct preview of the study's design, methods, and participant guidelines.
Keywords: Rhythmic Gymnastics, Imagery, Psychological, Athletes, SPSS.
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