Perfectionism and the 'Yips': An initial investigation

Ross Roberts*, Mike Rotheram, Ian Maynard, Owen Thomas, Tim Woodman

*Awdur cyfatebol y gwaith hwn

Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

23 Dyfyniadau (Scopus)

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The present investigation examined whether perfectionism might predict whether an athlete would suffer from the 'yips' (a long term movement disorder consisting of involuntary movements that affects the execution of motor skills). A sample of 'yips'-affected individuals from golf, cricket, and darts as well as a sport-matched sample of non 'yips'-affected athletes completed the shortened version of Frost, Marten, Lahart, and Rosenblate's (1990) multidimensional perfectionism scale (FMPS). Results revealed that three aspects of perfectionism (personal standards, organization, and concern over mistakes) were associated with a greater likelihood of suffering from the 'yips', indicating that 'yips' sufferers had an unhealthy perfectionism profile. The results highlight perfectionism as a possible antecedent of the 'yips' experience within sport.

Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
Tudalennau (o-i)53-61
Nifer y tudalennau9
CyfnodolynSport Psychologist
Cyfrol27
Rhif cyhoeddi1
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs)
StatwsCyhoeddwyd - Maw 2013

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