A Phenomenological Investigation of Divers’ Lived Experience of Imagery

Q3 Health Professions

Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI:10.1515/jirspa-2014-0005

Phillip G Post, D. Simpson, G. Young, Jack Parker

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Abstract

Abstract Phenomenological interviews were conducted with 15 skilled divers (M=29.87 years; SD=8.30), ranging in competitive level from college to Olympic, to explore their lived experience of using imagery. Qualitative analysis of interview data revealed a total of 696 meaning units which were used to produce a final thematic structure consisting of four higher order themes: time and place, perfecting the dive, mentally preparing, and constructing the image. The results suggest that skilled divers’ imagery is an active process (i.e., includes different perspectives, speeds, and overt movements) and they use imagery for several purposes (i.e., physical and psychological). Results unique to the present study were divers’ manipulations of imagery speed, the incorporation of body movements during their imagery rehearsal to enhance the kinesthetic sensation associated with their desired image, the use of imagery aids to augment their imagery practice, and the use of imagery to focus and avoid distractions during competition. These specific nuances of divers’ use of imagery offer several practical applications for sport psychology consultants and coaches interested in implementing imagery interventions with this athlete population.

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潜水者意象生活经验的现象学考察

对15名熟练潜水员(M=29.87岁;SD=8.30)，范围从大学到奥运会的竞技水平，探索他们使用图像的生活经验。访谈数据的定性分析显示，总共有696个意义单位被用来产生一个最终的主题结构，该结构由四个高阶主题组成:时间和地点、完善dive、心理准备和构建形象。结果表明，熟练的潜水员的意象是一个积极的过程(即，包括不同的视角，速度和明显的动作)，他们使用意象有几个目的(即，身体和心理)。本研究的独特结果是潜水员对想象速度的操纵，在他们的想象排练中结合身体运动来增强与他们想要的图像相关的运动感，使用图像辅助来增加他们的想象练习，以及在比赛中使用图像来集中注意力和避免分心。潜水员使用意象的这些具体的细微差别为运动心理学顾问和教练提供了一些实际的应用，他们对运动员群体实施意象干预感兴趣。

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Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity Health Professions-Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is the first peer-reviewed journal devoted to research on the role of imagery in sport, physical activity, exercise, and rehabilitation settings. Imagery, also referred to as cognitive enactment or visualization, is one of the most popular performance enhancement and rehabilitation techniques in sports and physical activity. Journal editors Craig Hall (University of Western Ontario) and Sandra Short (University of North Dakota) are recognized leaders in the field, and the journal’s editorial board represents leading institutions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The single destination for all imagery-related research in sports and in physical activity, the Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity is an indispensable tool for scholars and practitioners of imagery, sports science, kinesiology, physical education, and psychology Criteria for publication will include: - Outstanding quality; likely to be widely read and highly cited; - Relevance to the area; - Contribution to the advancement of imagery research; - Interest to specialists in the field and accessible to researchers with interests outside the immediate topic of the paper; - Readability and presentation.