THE USES OF MENTAL-IMAGERY IN ATHLETICS - AN OVERVIEW

Authors
JONES L STUTH G
Citation
L. Jones et G. Stuth, THE USES OF MENTAL-IMAGERY IN ATHLETICS - AN OVERVIEW, Applied & preventive psychology, 6(2), 1997, pp. 101-115
Citations number
128
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology, Clinical","Psychology, Applied
Journal title
Applied & preventive psychology → ACNP
ISSN journal
09621849
Volume
6
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
101 - 115
Database
ISI
SICI code
0962-1849(1997)6:2<101:TUOMIA>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This article surveys the extant literature on mental imagery as used i n athletics for performance enhancement, arousal regulation, affective and cognitive modification, and rehabilitation. For each category of use, applications are discussed, an overview of the empirical and case -study research findings is presented, and the research is critiqued. A concluding section recommends directions for future research on uses of mental imagery in athletics.