Principles of self-talk in sport settings : theory, research, and practice / edited by Jordan Thibodeaux, Judy L. Van Raalte, and Yani Dickens.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thibodeaux, Jordan, editor.

Van Raalte, Judy L., editor.

Dickens, Yani, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports--Psychological aspects.

Sports.

Performance--Psychological aspects.

Performance.

Self-talk.

Sports--psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Sports--psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 236 pages)

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2025.

Summary:

"This book is designed to: (a) present self-talk theory broadly to enhance the strength and breadth of the theoretical foundation of the field, (b) present valid and reliable measurement approaches to guide the study of self-talk in sport, and (c) offer practical applications that emerge from the self-talk literature. It is divided into three sections. The first section sets up the theoretical foundation for exploring sport self-talk. The second section addresses self-talk measurement with a focus on the validity crisis in self-talk research. It describes real-time data collection measurement tools in detail. These real-time measures avoid the construct validity problems and limitations of retrospective self-talk questionnaires and can lead to the collection of accurate data that supports expansion of the self-talk body of scientific knowledge that the quality of self-talk interventions and application. The third and final section highlights diverse theoretical frameworks that integrate approaches from several related fields and perspectives to advance innovative ideas related to the application of self-talk in sport. The book includes diverse perspectives within an overarching framework of self-talk and sport performance. It moves on to one of the greatest challenges in the sport self-talk literature, the crisis of validity of self-talk measurement by providing direction and examples of valid and reliable tools for sport self-talk research. The book concludes by bringing together authors from diverse theoretical backgrounds and fields, breaking down silos, and providing a rich opportunity for readers to enrich their understanding of ways in which self-talk can be applied in sport settings. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)." --Preface.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Dedication

Acknowledgements

Introduction to the Volume

Jordan Thibodeaux, Judy L. Van Raalte, Yani Dickens, and Andrew Vincent

Section 1

Chapter 1. Self-Talk and Inner Dialogue in Context: The New Research of Self-Talk in Performers

Vincent and Judy L. Van Raalte

Chapter 2. From 'Inner' Game to 'Outer' Game: An Ecological Approach to Self-talk in Sport and Performance Psychology

Shu Jiang and Nairán Ramírez-Esparza

Chapter 3. Embodied and Ecological Approaches to Self-Talk in Sport and Performance Psychology

Emily J. Oliver and Steven Jensen

Chapter 4. Elaboration Likelihood Model and Self-Validation Theory:

Frameworks for Understanding the Interactive Effects of Self-Talk and Non-Verbal Behavior on Sport Performance

Javier Horcajo and Joshua J. Guyer

Section 2

Chapter 5. Considerations for the Use of Think Aloud Within Self-Talk Research

Michael McGreary, Steven Vaughan, Laura Swettenham, and Amy Whitehead

Chapter 6. Self-talk and Performance in Sport Settings

Erika D. Van Dyke, Yani L. Dickens, and Judy L. Van Raalte

Chapter 7. Descriptive Experience Sampling (DES): A Method for Exploring Inner Experience and Self-Talk During Sport Performance

Yani Dickens

Chapter 8. Motor Learning-Performance and Instructional Self-Talk: Current Status and Future Directions

Takehiro Iwatsuki and Judy L. Van Raalte

Section 3

Chapter 9. Self-Regulated Learning for Self-Talk: Applications for Sport Learning and Performance

Jordan D. Goffena

Chapter 10. Self-Talk and The Development of Emotion Regulation

Shannon M. Brady, Laura DeLoretta, and Elizabeth L. Davis

Chapter 11. Self-Talk in Third-Wave Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches

Véronique Boudreault, Frédérick Dionne, and Julie Salla

Chapter 12. Volume Conclusion

Yani Dickens, Judy L. Van Raalte, Jordan Thibodeaux, and Andrew Vincent

About the Editors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2025.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

Other Format:

Print version: Principles of self-talk in sport settings

ISBN:

9781433839993

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.