Athlete Self-Report Measure Use and Associated Psychological Alterations

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Saw, Anna E, Main, Luana C ORCID: 0000-0002-9576-9466, Robertson, Samuel ORCID: 0000-0002-8330-0011 and Gastin, Paul B (2017) Athlete Self-Report Measure Use and Associated Psychological Alterations. Sports, 5 (3). ISSN 2075-4663

Abstract

The experience of athletes and practitioners has led to the suggestion that use of an athlete self-report measure (ASRM) may increase an athlete’s self-awareness, satisfaction, motivation, and confidence. This study sought to provide empirical evidence for this assertion by evaluating psychological alterations associated with ASRM use across a diverse athlete population. Athletes (n = 335) had access to an ASRM for 16 weeks and completed an online survey at baseline, and weeks 4, 8, and 16. Generalized estimating equations were used to evaluate the associations between ASRM compliance and outcome measures. Compared to baseline, confidence and extrinsic motivation were most likely increased at weeks 4, 8, and 16. Satisfaction and intrinsic motivation were most likely decreased at week 4, but no different to baseline values at weeks 8 and 16. Novice athletes and those who were instructed to use an ASRM (rather than using one autonomously) were less responsive to ASRM use. This study provides preliminary evidence for ASRM to prompt initial dissatisfaction and decreased intrinsic motivation which, along with increased confidence and extrinsic motivation, may provide the necessary stimulus to improve performance-related behaviors. Novice and less autonomous athletes may benefit from support to develop motivation, knowledge, and skills to use the information gleaned from an ASRM effectively

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Item type Article
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/35514
DOI 10.3390/sports5030054
Official URL http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/5/3/54
Subjects Historical > FOR Classification > 1106 Human Movement and Sports Science
Current > Division/Research > College of Sports and Exercise Science
Keywords athletes; athlete self-report measure; ASRM; motivation; confidence; behaviors
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