Does Imagery Work? Effects on Performance and Mental Skills

Q3 Health Professions

Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity Pub Date : 2008-02-14 DOI:10.2202/1932-0191.1025

Robert Weinberg

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Abstract

This paper provides a review of the literature on the relationship between imagery and sport performance as well as between imagery and the development of mental skills. First, the many anecdotal reports of imagery effectiveness are noted and a definition is provided focusing on the multidimensional nature of imagery. The evidence of the enhancing influence of imagery on sport performance is then examined by looking at the early studies (mental practice), case studies, preparatory imagery, imagery used as part of a mental training package, and the use of imagery by successful athletes. After discussing the limitations in research imagery relating to performance, the focus turned to the relationship of imagery and the development of mental skills (e.g., confidence, dealing with pressure, motivation). Factors affecting imagery effectiveness were highlighted including imagery perspective, type of task, positive versus negative imagery, and timing of imagery. The paper concluded with future directions for research including such areas as amount of time to image, imagery and children, imagery ability, and imagery and performance expertise.

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想象有用吗?对表现和心理技能的影响

本文对意象与运动表现、意象与心理技能发展之间的关系进行了综述。首先，注意到许多关于图像有效性的轶事报道，并提供了一个侧重于图像多维性的定义。然后，通过观察早期研究(心理练习)、案例研究、预备意象、作为心理训练包一部分的意象以及成功运动员对意象的使用，来检验意象对运动表现增强影响的证据。在讨论了与表现相关的研究意象的局限性之后，重点转向意象与心理技能发展的关系(例如，信心、应对压力、动机)。影响意象效果的因素包括意象视角、任务类型、积极意象与消极意象以及意象的时机。论文最后提出了未来的研究方向，包括图像时间、图像和儿童、图像能力、图像和表演专业知识等领域。

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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.