Self-talk in Sport

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Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Contributors 1. Locating Self-talk in the Knowledge Map of Sport and Exercise Psychology Introduction Self-talk: A Psychological Concept Self-talk and the Knowledge Map of Sport and Exercise Psychology Final Remarks References 2. Pieces of the Self-talk Jigsaw Puzzle: An Introduction Introduction Defining Self-talk What Self-talk Is Not A Conceptual Framework for Studying Self-talk Conclusions References 3. Assessment Methods for Organic Self-talk Introduction Definitions and Theories of Self-talk Self-talk in Sport Conclusion References 4. Metacognition and Goal-Directed Self-talk Introduction: Cognition and Metacognition What Is Metacognition? Metacognition and Expertise in Sporting Performance Metacognition-Informed Self-talk Interventions References 5. Self-talk and Emotion Regulation Introduction Self-talk and Emotion Regulation Conclusions References 6. Organic Self-talk Antecedents: An Interpretative Review and Implications for Practice Introduction Self-talk Antecedents Future Research Directions Interventions Regulating Athletes’ Organic Self-talk Acknowledgement References 7. The Reflexive Self-talk Intervention: Detailed Procedures Introduction Setting Up a Reflexive Self-talk Intervention Session Finding a Psychological Challenge to Explore Exploring the Psychological Challenge Selecting Psychological Skills Questioning the Use of Goal-Directed Self-talk Closing Comments References 8. Rational Self-talk: A Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) Perspective Introduction REBT Applied to Sport REBT and Self-talk Case Studies Conclusion References 9. Strategic Self-talk Interventions Introduction Effectiveness of Strategic Self-talk Research Implications for Self-talk Interventions Conclusions References 10. Self-talk Mechanisms Introduction Mechanisms in the Framework of the New Self-talk Conceptualisation What We’ve Learned So Far References 11. Self-talk Interventions in Tennis and Golf Introduction Research/Theory Regarding the Effects of Strategic Self-talk Interventions Research on Strategic Self-talk in Golf and Tennis Golf Intervention Tennis Intervention Guidelines for Self-talk Interventions with Tennis Players and Golfers References 12. Self-talk Interventions in Team-Sport Settings Introduction Embedding Self-talk in Team Sport Situations When Self-talk Is Beneficial for Team Sport Players Summary References 13. Self-talk and Endurance Sports Introduction Self-talk Research in Endurance Sports Theoretical Foundations Self-talk in Practice Conclusion References 14. Self-talk in Physical Education: Motivational Aspects and a Guide for Physical Education Teachers Introduction Self-talk Research in PE Guidelines for the Use of Strategic Self-talk in PE Motivational Self-talk Interventions in PE – Practical Implications Conclusions References 15. Contesting the Role of Self-talk in Sport Psychology in Views of Mindfulness, Flow, and Mind Wandering Introduction A Mindful Perspective on Self-talk: Daniel Birrer Flow Experience and Self-talk: Patricia C. Jackman Mind Wandering and Self-talk: Alexander T. Latinjak Conclusions Notes References Epilogue: Some Facts and Personal Reflections on My Self-talk As a Primary School Kid … At High School … At University … Student … … and Staff On the Future of Self-talk Back at 48 … Index