‘Short and Sweet’: A Randomized Controlled Initial Investigation of Brief Online Psychological Interventions with Endurance Athletes

Meijen, Carla, McCormick, Alister, Anstiss, Paul A. and Marcora, Samuele M. (2021) ‘Short and Sweet’: A Randomized Controlled Initial Investigation of Brief Online Psychological Interventions with Endurance Athletes. The Sport Psychologist, 36 (1). pp. 20-28. ISSN 0888-4781

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Abstract

There is potential in delivering brief, educational interventions online, particularly for recreational athletes. This initial investigation examined how two online interventions were perceived by endurance participants and how they affected outcomes of interest. After measuring self-efficacy, 142 people were randomised to one of three groups (self-talk, implementation intentions, control) before an endurance event. Ninety-four completed post-event measures, which were self-efficacy, goal attainment, performance satisfaction, coping, stress appraisals, and social validity. The interventions involved approximately ten minutes of initial engagement with online material. Perceptions of stress controllability were significantly higher in the implementation-intention group compared to the control. There were no other statistically-significant effects. Nevertheless, both intervention groups were satisfied with their interventions, found them useful, and were planning to continue using them. The findings demonstrate the feasibility and value of using brief, online psychological interventions, which may be timely in our changing profession, as COVID-19 has moved many interventions online.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Brief contact interventions, endurance performance, psychological skills training
Depositing User:	Ms Raisa Burton
Date Deposited:	11 Aug 2021 11:03
Last Modified:	05 Jun 2024 11:23
URI:	https://marjon.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/17658
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