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Cognitive behavioral strategies in athletic performance enhancement
A W Meyers1, J P Whelan, S M Murphy
1Department of Psychology, Memphis State University, USA.
Progress in Behavior Modification
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Cognitive behavioral interventions effectively enhance athletic performance. While proven reliable, future research must address treatment integrity and long-term skill maintenance for athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Psychology
Background:
- Sport's pervasive cultural influence drives psychological inquiry.
- Cognitive behavioral interventions are central to athletic performance enhancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the efficacy of cognitive behavioral interventions for sport performance.
- To identify areas for improvement in research methodology.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative review of sport psychology literature.
- Meta-analysis (Whelan et al., 1989) of performance enhancement programs.
Main Results:
- Cognitive behavioral interventions demonstrate reliable efficacy in enhancing sport performance.
- Positive effects are consistent across various conditions and measures.
- Specific techniques like goal setting and imagery are effective.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive behavioral interventions are effective for improving athletic performance.
- Further research is needed on treatment integrity and long-term maintenance of gains.
- More rigorous evaluation of psychological skill development is crucial.