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1. 1. Effects of a MAC Intervention on Performance and Well-being in Martial Arts Competitors

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Paul Robinson; Magnus Cedenblad; [2020]
   Keywords : anxiety; experiential avoidance; martial arts; Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment; MAC; performance enhancement; sports mindfulness; sports performance; ångest; experientiellt undvikande; idrottsspecifik mindfulness; idrottsprestation; kampsport; MAC; Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment; prestationsförbättring;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) approach for a group of competitive martial artists (n=22) compared to a passive control group of competitive martial artists (n=21) on levels of sporting performance, sports mindfulness, experiential avoidance and sport anxiety. Participants were allocated to groups based on the ability to attend the MAC training modules, held either in Gothenburg or Stockholm and participants performed self-ratings based on a survey completed pre- and post-intervention. READ MORE

3. 2. INTERNET-BASED MINDFULNESS-ACCEPTANCE-COMMITMENT IN SPORTS: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Henrik Andersson; Mikael Nilsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Sport psychology; self-care program; ACTSPORT; MAC; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.; Idrottspsykologi; självhjälpsprogram; ACTSPORT; MAC; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.;

   Abstract : The psychological aspects of sports is crucial for performance and important for sustaining good mental health. Despite this, efforts to improve those aspects are surprisingly rare and partly due to stigmatization of help-seeking together with lack of time and economic resources. READ MORE