Girolamo, Dario (2023) The Effects of PETTLEP-Imagery on Motorcycle Racers’ Self-Efficacy: A Pilot Study. Master thesis, Psychology.
|
Text
Dario Girolamo Master Thesis s3680541 PDF.pdf Download (799kB) | Preview |
Abstract
The practice of mental imagery is a common tool for athletes of various disciplines. It involves the creation or recreation of an event or scene in one's mind along with associated behaviors in the absence of external stimuli. Mental imagery has been shown to have the potential to improve motor skills, concentration, self-efficacy, confidence, and reduce performance anxiety. This pilot study aims to examine the impact of a PETTLEP-based imagery intervention on amateur motorcycle racers’ self-efficacy beliefs. A pre-test/post-test experimental design was employed, with 13 amateur riders randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 7) or the control group (n = 6). The experimental group received an 8-minute PETTLEP-based imagery intervention per day, while the control group listened to a motorcycle racing podcast for the same time. Participants practiced the intervention, or listened to the podcast, for seven consecutive days. Results showed a statistically significant increase in self-efficacy across both groups. Unexpectedly, however, relative to the control group, the increase in self-efficacy was not higher in the experimental group. This curious finding needs further exploration in future studies, alongside with the examination of the application of PETTLEP-based imagery interventions for motorcycle racers, with potential practical implications to be determined in future research.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Yperen, N. van and Huijgen, B.C.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Talent Development and Creativity (TDC) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Mar 2023 10:32 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Mar 2023 10:32 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1804 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |