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The individual zones of optimal functioning (IZOF) model (1978–2014): Historical overview of its development and use
John S. RaglinYuri L. HaninMontse C. Ruizsubject
Social Psychologybusiness.industry05 social sciencesApplied psychology030229 sport sciencesCoaching050105 experimental psychologyPhysical education03 medical and health sciencesInterpersonal relationship0302 clinical medicine0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesElite athletesbusinessPsychologySocial psychologyApplied Psychologydescription
The individual zones of optimal functioning (IZOF) model is a sport-specific framework that describes the relationship between emotional experiences and relative success in sporting tasks on the basis of individual rather than group-based patterns. Initially developed by the psychologist Juri Hanin in the 1970s, the number of published studies using the model has since significantly grown and diversified. In an effort to create a comprehensive database of IZOF research and reviews, a literature search was conducted using several databases and existing reference lists. This analysis yielded a total of 183 IZOF-based publications (from 380 compiled). The list of publications was subdivided into several categories including general reviews (N = 25), assessment and methodology (N = 13), peer-reviewed and research papers involving samples ranging from elite athletes to physical education students (N = 120). Twenty-five studies were related to communication or interpersonal relationships, coaching and optimisat...
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-15 | International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology |