The Beneficial Effects of Anticipating Anxiety-Related Symptoms: An Investigation of Paradoxical-Success Imagery in the Laboratory

Q3 Health Professions

Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity Pub Date : 2009-01-22 DOI:10.2202/1932-0191.1037

Derek de la Peña

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Abstract

This study investigated the efficacy of a paradoxical imagery strategy that consisted of participants imaging themselves experiencing symptoms characteristic of competitive anxiety, prior to executing a golf-chip shot. Forty male golfers of moderate skill level participated in a two-day experiment conducted in the laboratory. Wegner's (1994) theory of ironic processes of mental control served as the theoretical framework. In addition to the paradoxical component, the imagery technique (paradoxical-success imagery) of interest included additional substantiated components: cognitive specific (i.e., skill), motivational general-mastery (i.e., confidence/focus), kinesthetic, and positive-outcome imagery (Martin et al., 1999). Participants employing the paradoxical imagery strategy showed significant performance improvement in both competitive and pressure situations compared to pre-treatment levels. The findings suggest that paradoxical-success imagery can potentially facilitate performance, when combined with appropriate imagery components and training. Practical implications, potential drawbacks, and suggestions for future research with paradoxical imagery are discussed.

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预测焦虑相关症状的有益作用:实验室对成功悖论意象的调查

本研究调查了一种悖论意象策略的有效性，该策略由参与者在执行高尔夫筹码击球之前想象自己经历竞争性焦虑的症状组成。40名技术水平中等的男子高尔夫球手在实验室进行了为期两天的实验。Wegner(1994)的精神控制的讽刺过程理论作为理论框架。除了悖论成分，感兴趣的意象技术(悖论-成功意象)还包括其他被证实的成分:认知特异性(即技能)、动机一般掌握(即自信/专注)、动觉和积极结果意象(Martin et al.， 1999)。与前处理水平相比，采用矛盾意象策略的参与者在竞争和压力情况下的表现都有显着提高。研究结果表明，当与适当的意象成分和训练相结合时，悖论成功意象可能会促进表现。讨论了矛盾意象的实际意义、潜在的缺陷以及对未来研究的建议。

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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.