Wong, R. S. K. and How, Peck Ngor and Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2022) The effectiveness of a mindfulness training program on selected psychological indices and sports performance of sub-elite squash athletes. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. ISSN 1664-1078, DOI https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.906729.
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Mindfulness Acceptance Commitment (MAC) programs have garnered much support in enhancing sport performance through present-moment focus and non-judgmental thoughts. Expanding on previous studies conducted in collegiate and professional settings, the current study investigates the application of MAC amongst national sub-elite athletes. The study was conducted utilizing a single case A-B design, with a total of six sub-elite Malaysian Squash athletes (2 males, 3 females; M-age = 15 +/- 2 years) purposively sampled from the Malaysian national squash team. Participants underwent 6 weeks of baseline testing, 7 weeks of program intervention, and a retention test 4 weeks post-intervention. The intervention consisted of psycho-education, centering and cognitive defusion among other aspects as purported in MAC programs. Changes in proficiency of mindful practice was observed through the Mindfulness Awareness Acceptance Scale (MAAS), experiential avoidance through the Acceptance Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II), stress levels through the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and sport performance through both coach- and self-rated scales. Overall, visual analysis revealed improvements in MAAS levels (M = 1.15 +/- 0.15), with no marked changes in AAQ-II (M = -0.002 +/- 1.12) and PSS (M = 0.7 +/- 0.93) after 7 weeks of intervention. Coach-rated sport performance also improved across the phases (M = 0.86 +/- 0.93), with mixed responses for self-rated improvements (M = 0.01 +/- 1.19). Overall, the benefits of MAC program were well-maintained past the post-intervention phase. The current study supported the implementation of an MAC program for sub-elite athletes in real-world settings.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | None |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Mindfulness acceptance commitment; Single case research design; Malaysia; Visual analysis; Elite athletes |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure H Social Sciences > HM Sociology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science (formerly known as Centre for Sports & Exercise Sciences) |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Oct 2023 06:23 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Oct 2023 03:36 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/41588 |
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