scholarly journals Effect of Self-Talk on Male Intervarsity Volleyball Players' Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
Yasmeen Tabassum ◽  
Hurria Hussein ◽  
Iqra Khadim
Keyword(s):  
Negative Thinking ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Negative Feelings ◽  
Age Range

Self-talk is the process by which an individual may guide him/herself to accomplish a goal. Positive self-talk relates to the ability to overcome negative thinking. Those who practice positive self-talk are more likely not to suffer from negative thoughts. The present study aimed to examine the effect of self-talk on intervarsity male volleyball players' performance. For this purpose, we selected n=84 players with an age range between 18-25 (mean age =23.7±2.05) from all Pakistan Volleyball intervarsity competitions 2019-2020. The study of results convinced that the majority of athletes strongly agreed that positive self-talk had a significant optimistic effect on their performances and reduced negative feelings and emotions before and during competition. It has been exhibited that self-talk increments in recurrence as the event progresses to be more challenging or competitive.

scholarly journals Peningkatan penerimaan diri pasien skizofrenia melalui Rational Emotif Behavior Therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-82
Author(s):  
Aldila Putri Karindra
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Irrational Beliefs ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Emotive Behavior ◽  
Negative Thinking ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Self Acceptance ◽  
Negative Feelings ◽  
Irrational Thoughts

Delusions and irrational thoughts often appear in schizophrenic patients. Can those negative thoughts be reduced to them? Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is designed to help overcome the problems of negative thinking in schizophrenia. The assessment was carried out using interviews, observation and several psychological tests with the results of the dominance of negative feelings and low self-acceptance. The intervention aims to break irrational beliefs and increase self-acceptance through REBT techniques. The results of the intervention show that the client can see things from a different perspective in order to generate new, more rational thoughts so as to increase the client’s acceptance of himself, others, and the environment.

scholarly journals Evaluation of psychological performance strategies of volleyball players

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 812-821
Author(s):  
Aylin Özgen Feralan ◽  
Serkan İbiş ◽  
Bülent Okan Micoogullari
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Full Text ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Attention Control ◽  
Psychological Performance ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Study Performance ◽  
Performance Strategies

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the performance strategies of volleyball players and also comparison of usage levels of strategies in training and competitions. Method: Total 134 voluntary amateur volleyball players between the ages of 15-24 participated in the study. Performance strategies of volleyball players were determined with Test of Performance Strategies that designed by Thomas et al., (1999). To examine the performance strategies of volleyball players and also comparison of usage levels of strategies in training and competitions Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme was employed. To define possible differences between variables Independent samples t test was used.     Findings: Practice scale’s highly used strategy was self-talk and the lowest usage percentage was attention control. Meanwhile, competition scale results indicated that the highest used strategy was activation and lowest used strategy was relaxation. While comparison of differences between practice and competition scales strategies, it was found that except of goal setting and imagery all other strategies showed significant differences. Conclusions: Psychological performance strategies’ averages of volleyball players were ensured and it is exhibited that to which strategies should be thought and focused. ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.​​ Özet Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, voleybolcuların kullandıkları psikolojik performans stratejilerinin incelenmesi ve antrenmanlarda ve müsabakalarda kullanılan stratejilerin kullanım düzeylerinin karşılaştırılmasıdır. Metod: Çalışmaya 15-24 yaş arasında 134 gönüllü voleybolcu katılmıştır. Sporcuların kullandıkları psikolojik performans stratejilerini ve bu stratejilerin düzeylerini belirlemek üzere Thomas ve ark. (1999) tasarladığı Psikolojik Performans Stratejileri testi kullanılmıştır. İstatistiki analizlerin yapılması amacıyla Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik programı kullanılmıştır. Olası farklılıkların tespiti için Bağımsız Örneklem t testi kullanılmıştır.     Bulgular: Antrenman alt ölçeğinde kullanılan stratejiler arasında en yüksek ortalama kendinle konuşma becerisi; en az kullanılan ise dikkat kontrolü saptanmıştır.  Müsabaka alt ölçeğinde ise en fazla kullanılan strateji olarak da aktivasyon becerisi; en düşük düzeyde kullanılan beceri stratejisi de rahatlama olarak bulunmuştur. Kullanılan becerilerin karşılaştırılması sonucunda hedef belirleme ve imgeleme becerileri dışındaki tüm becerilerde anlamlı farklılık bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Voleybolcuların psikolojik becerileri kullanım düzeyleri ve ne tür becerilerin daha fazla oranda çalıştırılması gerektiği ortaya koyulmuştur.

scholarly journals Effects of Psychological Interventions on Regulating Pre-Competition Mood States in Malaysian Volleyball Players

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
BH LIM ◽  
SG BALBIR ◽  
KY CHONG
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cognitive Intervention ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Autogenic Relaxation ◽  
Mood Scale

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of three psychological intervention strategies in regulating the pre-competition mood states among volleyball players with matching hypothesis. The Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) was employed to examine the pre-competition mood states patterning of its six sub-scales during the time leading up to competition. Participants were the youth state volleyball players (N=96; boys = 48, girls = 48; Age: M=16.35 yr., SD = .89 yr.) competing in the Under 18 National School Sport Council of Malaysia Volleyball Tournament 2008. The Competitive Sport Anxiety Inventory-2 Revised (CSAI-2R) was employed to collect the baseline data two months prior to the official competition during the first meeting. The group with the highest group mean scores in cognitive anxiety component was assigned to a cognitive intervention group (n = 24) in which participants underwent breathing technique & autogenic relaxation with music lasting for 30 minutes per session; the group with the highest group mean scores in somatic anxiety component (n=24) completed the somatic intervention with progressive muscular relaxation lasting for 30 minutes; the selfconfidence intervention group which rated the lowest mean group scores in self-confidence component carried out the intervention with positive self-talk and goal setting exercises lasting 30 minutes; and a control group (n = 24). Results of this study revealed that the cognitive intervention was the most effective intervention followed by the somatic intervention in regulating the bad mood states and facilitating the good mood states prior to competition. Similarly, the self-confidence intervention was able to facilitate the vigour sub-scale prior to competition. 本研究的目的是探討三項心理調節策略的成效，對排球運動員賽前情緒狀態調節之間的匹配假說。在即將面對激烈的競賽期間採用布魯內爾情緒量表(BRUMS)，以觀察賽前情緒狀態模式的六個因素。參與者是參加18歲以下全國學校體育委員會2008年馬來西亞排球錦標賽的各州少年排球運動員(N = 96；男生 = 48，女生= 48；年齡：M = 16.35歲，SD = .89歲。)。在正式比賽前兩個月的第一次會議中，採用競賽狀態焦慮量表第二修訂版(CSAI-2R)收集了基線資料。在認知焦慮部分獲平均得分最高的組別， 其參與者被分配到認知調節組 (n = 24)，在每節30分鐘的音樂播放下經歷呼吸技巧和自生放鬆; 在軀體焦慮部分獲平均得分最高的組別(n = 24)以持續30分鐘的漸進性肌肉放鬆完成了軀體調節；在自信心部分平均數排名最低的自信心調節組，則開展了持續30分鐘以積極的自我對話和目標設置練習作調節; 對照組 (n = 24)。本研究結果顯示，認知調節能於比賽前最有效地介入調節不良情緒狀態和促進良好的情緒狀態，其次是軀體調節。同樣，自信心調節能夠在比賽前促進活力因素。

Relationship between performance strategies, resilience qualities, riding experience and competitive performance of show jumping riders

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
H.M. Iungano ◽  
B.E. Lancaster ◽  
I. Wolframm
Keyword(s):  
Mean Value ◽  
Emotional Control ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Negative Thinking ◽  
Equestrian Sports ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Show Jumping ◽  
Performance Strategies

Equestrian sports are considered high in risk, and successful athletes must achieve resilience to recover from adversities inherent to their riding career. The objective of this study is to identify which factors present in show jumping riders are related to resilient abilities, and how they may be improved. 101 British competitive show jumping riders were asked to complete a questionnaire about their riding experience and to respond to two tests: (1) test of performance strategies (TOPS 3), which analyses the use of self-talk, emotional control, automaticity, goal setting, imagery, activation, relaxation, negative thinking and attention control; and (2) Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC-10), which evaluates resilient abilities. Where available, competition results were also analysed. Resilience scores had positive correlations with ‘emotional control’ (r=0.518; P<0.001), and ‘emotional control’ had a positive predictive effect on resilience (χ2=8.508; P<0.005). There were indications of positive correlations between resilience and ‘activation’ (r=0.497; P<0.001), ‘automaticity’ (r=0.437; P<0.001), and of a negative correlation between resilience and ‘negative thinking’ (r=-0.416; P<0.001). Overall CD-RISC-10 mean value was 29.96. ‘Activation’ and ‘automaticity’ were more applicable for riders of higher perceived levels of skill. Responses suggest that ‘activation’ was employed more frequently by male than female riders (Z=-2.118; P<0.05), and that ‘negative thinking’ was more frequent in female than male riders (Z=-1.969; P<0.05). More significant correlations between performance strategies were found in professional (19) than in novice riders (5). Results indicate that the use of performance strategies may be beneficial in the development of resilience. In higher level riders, the development of one set of strategies tends to lead to the development of other strategies. The findings support that the ability to recover successfully from adversities may not be merely inherent, but also under individual control.

School Related Daydreams and Test Anxiety

1983 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven R. Gold ◽  
Scott W. Minor
Keyword(s):  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Grade Point Averages ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
The Relationship

Current models of test anxiety emphasize the mediating role of negative and disruptive internal cognitive activity. Highly test anxious students have been reported to engage in more negative thoughts and fewer positive thoughts during an actual exam. The present study examined the relationship between school related daydreams and level of test anxiety. It was hypothesized that daydream outcome and mood would be correlated with self reported test anxiety, grade point average and self reported arousal and self talk during an exam. Overall the grade point average was the measure most relevant to daydreams. Students with high grade point averages tended to have more happy and successful daydreams and fewer failure daydreams. Self talk during the exam was unrelated to daydream measures. Suggestions for further research were presented.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of The Greek Version of the Test of Performance Strategies-Competition Scale (TOPS-CS)

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
Christos Katsikas ◽  
Olyvia Donti ◽  
Maria Psychountaki
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Greek Version ◽  
Negative Thinking ◽  
Control Goal ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Performance Strategies

Psychometric Properties of The Greek Version of the Test of Performance Strategies-Competition Scale (TOPS-CS)The aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Test of Performance Strategies-Competition scale (TOPS-CS; Thomas et al., 1999) in Greek athletic population. The TOPS-CS was designed to assess eight psychological strategies used by athletes in competition (activation, automaticity, emotional control, goal-setting, imagery, negative thinking, relaxation and self-talk). In order to evaluate the psychometric properties of the inventory, two different research studies were conducted in two different age groups (n1=382 athletes, aged 16 to 20 years and n2=343 athletes, aged 12 to 15 years). Furthermore, 263 athletes, (aged 16 to 20 years) completed the TOPS-CS, purposing to perform confirmatory factor analysis. The results of the first study supported the initial factorial structure of the TOPS-CS for athletes aged 16-20 years. Reliability analysis also provided adequate evidence for the internal consistency and stability of the scale for Greek athletes of this age. However, for athletes aged 12 to 15 years, the validity and reliability of the inventory were questionable and further research is required.

scholarly journals Schooling from home: millennial moms family communication and media uses in COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 709-728
Author(s):  
Yuanita Setyastuti ◽  
Jenny Ratna Suminar ◽  
Purwanti Hadisiwi ◽  
Feliza Zubair
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Media Technology ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Negative Feelings ◽  
At Home

This study aimed to determine family communication based on satisfaction with the uses of new media technology by millennial mothers and teachers in children studying from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted qualitatively through online interviews at the beginning of school from home during pandemic Covid-19. It was conducted from May until June 2020 with 30 millennial mothers born in the 1980s to 1999 in Indonesia. Millennial mothers experienced positive feelings (confidence, satisfaction, happiness) and negative feelings (burden, shock, frustration, stress, and depression). The child experienced positive feelings (happiness, satisfaction, enjoyment) and negative feelings (missing school, tiredness, stress, and sadness). The study results show that negative feelings are determined by negative thoughts caused by mothers’ communication when accompanying their children studying online. Therefore, mothers need to improve how they communicate with their children in school and at home to deal with negative emotions.  

Measuring repetitive negative thinking: Development and validation of the Persistent and Intrusive Negative Thoughts Scale (PINTS).

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1329-1339
Author(s):  
Natasha R. Magson ◽  
Ronald M. Rapee ◽  
Jasmine Fardouly ◽  
Miriam K. Forbes ◽  
Cele E. Richardson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Repetitive Negative Thinking ◽  
Negative Thinking ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Development And Validation

Coping and Positive Thinking for Parents

RAINBOW ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Amy E. West ◽  
Sally M. Weinstein ◽  
Mani N. Pavuluri
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Parent Caregivers

Session 6 of the RAINBOW treatment protocol focuses on promoting self-efficacy in the parent and child (ingredient I: I can do it! of RAINBOW) and developing coping skills in parents (ingredient N: No negative thoughts, live in the now of RAINBOW), and it is conducted with the parent/caregivers. Therapist and parents first work to identify the child’s positive qualities and ways these can be promoted and reinforced through positive language and mastery activities. Parents are then encouraged to develop their own positive scripts and self-talk to improve their feelings of self-efficacy. Last, parents are instructed in cognitive and mindfulness skills to learn ways to reframe negative thoughts and increase their focus on the present moment.

scholarly journals Repetitive Negative Thinking in Anticipation of a Stressor

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter M. McEvoy ◽  
Michelle L. Moulds ◽  
Alison E.J. Mahoney
Keyword(s):  
Repetitive Negative Thinking ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Repetitive Thinking ◽  
Negative Thinking ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Broad Array ◽  
Principal Axis Factor Analysis ◽  
Why Questions ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Sad Music

Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) has been confirmed as a transdiagnostic phenomenon, but most measures of RNT are contaminated with diagnosis-specific content. The first aim of this study was to examine the structure of an anticipatory version of the Repetitive Thinking Questionnaire (RTQ-Ant) as a trans-emotional measure of anticipatory RNT. The original RTQ was completed with reference to a past stressor, whereas the RTQ-Ant instructs respondents to link their responses to a future stressor. The second aim was to test if the associations between a range of emotions (anxiety, depression, shame, anger, general distress) and the original post-stressor version of the RTQ would be replicated. Undergraduates (N = 175, 61% women) completed the RTQ-Ant, along with measures of various emotions, with reference to upcoming university exams. Principal axis factor analysis yielded many similarities between the original post-event RTQ and the RTQ-Ant, and some differences. The RTQ-Ant was comprised of two subscales: the RNT subscale measures engagement in repetitive thinking, negative thoughts about oneself, and ‘why’ questions; and the Isolated Contemplation (IC) subscale included items referring to isolating oneself and reflecting on negative thoughts, feelings, loneliness, and listening to sad music. RNT was more strongly related to negative emotions than IC. The RTQ-Ant appears to be a reliable measure of anticipatory RNT that is associated with a broad array of emotions.

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