Edwards, Christian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-6475, Tod, D., Molnar, Gyozo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-5672 and Markland, D. (2016) Perceived Social Pressures and the Internalization of the Mesomorphic Ideal: the Role of Drive for Muscularity and Autonomy in Physically Active Men. Body Image, 16. pp. 63-69. ISSN 1740-1445
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Researchers have tested the beliefs of sportspeople and sports medicine specialists that cognitive strategies influence strength performance. Few investigators have synthesised the literature.
OBJECTIVES:
The specific objectives were to review evidence regarding (a) the cognitive strategy-strength performance relationship; (b) participant skill level as a moderator; and (c) cognitive, motivational, biomechanical/physiological, and emotional mediators.
METHOD:
Studies were sourced via electronic databases, reference lists of retrieved articles, and manual searches of relevant journals. Studies had to be randomised or counterbalanced experiments with a control group or condition, repeated measures, and a quality control score above 0.5 (out of 1). Cognitive strategies included goal setting, imagery, self-talk, preparatory arousal, and free choice. Dependent variables included maximal strength, local muscular endurance, or muscular power.
RESULTS:
Globally, cognitive strategies were reliability associated with increased strength performance (results ranged from 61 to 65 %). Results were mixed when examining the effects of specific strategies on particular dependent variables, although no intervention had an overall negative influence. Indeterminate relationships emerged regarding hypothesised mediators (except cognitive variables) and participant skill level as a moderator.
CONCLUSIONS:
Although cognitive strategies influence strength performance, there are knowledge gaps regarding specific types of strength, especially muscular power. Cognitive variables, such as concentration, show promise as possible mediators.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: | self-determination theory, drive for muscularity, internalization, social pressure |
Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
Divisions: | College of Business, Psychology and Sport > School of Sport and Exercise Science |
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Depositing User: | Christian Edwards |
Date Deposited: | 29 Apr 2016 14:34 |
Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2020 04:00 |
URI: | https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/4361 |
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