Blazevic, Zvonimir (2023) Examining the effects of mindfulness training on flow and self- perceived mindfulness in racing drivers. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Mindfulnes is recently gaining more traction as a viable way to enhance athletic performance. However, there is a lack of research concerning this approach in the field of motorsports. The aim of the present pilot- study is to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness training for racing drivers. The mindfulness intervention was based on Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) and consisted of three sessions. Two female racing drivers (n= 2, ages 27 and 31) attended the sessions and were measured on self- perceived mindfulness and flow pre and post- intervention. The descriptive results revealed slight positive changes on the refocusing subscale on the mindfulness questionnaire but no notable changes in the total score. One participant had a noticeable decrease on the flow score, while the other participant had an increase in the results on the flow scale. Qualitative data about the perceptions of the drivers on the intervention were gathered after the intervention. Qualitative data revealed that the participants found the intervention to be positive and useful for their racing performance. More research is needed to learn about the effectiveness of mindfulness in motorsports.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Huijgen, B.C.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Talent Development and Creativity (TDC) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2023 10:09 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2023 10:09 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2556 |
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