Essays about: "psychological momentum"

Found 5 essays containing the words psychological momentum.

  1. 1. Does self-talk improve footballing performance under pressure? : Examining regulatory fit framework as a self-talk strategy in a footballing task

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

    Author : Felix Krickner Taylor; Gustav Hjelm; [2022]
    Keywords : Pressure; Regulatory Focus Theory RFT ; Self-talk; soccer; Fotboll; press; Regulatory Focus Theory RFT ; Self-talk;

    Abstract : Introduction: The study of self-talk and its influence on sport performance is extensive. Lately, the study of pressure performance within a regulatory fit framework has gained momentum. READ MORE

  3. 2. A lamp that grows with you

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Irina Bartesaghi; [2021]
    Keywords : Layers of value; bonding to an object; relationship; domestic environment; characteristics of lamp; table lamp; functionalism; life cycle.;

    Abstract : The main focus of this work is the relationship between person and object. My initial hypothesis was that people are “creators of meaning”. It is one of our basic cognitive functions. We all need an understandable motivation to comprehend, consider and experience the everyday-life environment around us. READ MORE

  4. 3. Role of timeouts in table tennis examined

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

    Author : Michaela Karlsson; Alexandra Sandéhn; [2019]
    Keywords : Coaching; match analysis; psychological momentum; scoring outcome; timeout;

    Abstract : The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of timeouts in competitive elite table tennis in relation to psychological momentum (PM). To that end, archival data from elite top-international matches (N= 48) was firstly examined to gather information on when timeouts are most taken, and whether these have any objective influence on subsequent performance (set outcome and ultimately match outcome). READ MORE

  5. 4. When the Dust Settles : Psychological Resilience among Swedish Veterans after Deployment in Afghanistan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Harry Mallik Egonsson; [2017]
    Keywords : military; social work; Afghanistan; veterans; Swedish Armed Forces; resilience; bioecological theory; turning points.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Sweden’s military involvement in Afghanistan has entailed the deployed soldiers’ exposure to high levels of stress and combat. As shown by a large number of studies, such experiences are associated with mental health problems. READ MORE

  6. 5. The ex-prisoners’ transition processes into society

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Charles F Nsanze; [2007-06-20T09:00:14Z]
    Keywords : Transition processes; Formal institutions; Informal social Networks; Social Supports;

    Abstract : The primary goal of this study was to learn and understand what significant events; positive and negative ex-prisoners encountered during their transition processes into society. Main areas of interest, however, were to explore the influence of formal institutions and informal social networks and support to ex-prisoners who are returning back into society after accomplished their sentences in prisons. READ MORE