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Study of eta and eta' Photoproduction at MAMI

2017

The reactions γp→ηp and γp→η′p are measured from their thresholds up to the center-of-mass energy W=1.96 GeV with the tagged-photon facilities at the Mainz Microtron, MAMI. Differential cross sections are obtained with unprecedented statistical accuracy, providing fine energy binning and full production-angle coverage. A strong cusp is observed in the total cross section for η photoproduction at the energies in the vicinity of the η′ threshold, W=1896 MeV (Eγ=1447 MeV). Within the framework of a revised ηMAID isobar model, the cusp, in connection with a steep rise of the η′ total cross section from its threshold, can only be explained by a strong coupling of the poorly known N(1895)1/2− sta…

Reactions to a career-ending sport injury : Pekka Hirvonen, a professional ice hockey player

2019

This chapter presents an end of athletic career case of a professional ice hockey player, Pekka Hirvonen. The chapter presents his case, details of the multi-ligament knee injury he suffered, the role of athletic identity, pre-retirement planning, and coping skills in the process of transitioning out of sport. These factors are then further explained through Taylor and Ogilvie’s (1994) conceptual model of adaptation to career transition. Based on the above, an interprofessonal plan of care was developed, and the case was evaluated from the perspective of those involved: a licenced psychologist, his wife, and coach. The chapter also discusses ethical considerations, and provides an update of…

Self-Regulation in High-Level Ice Hockey Players: An Application of the MuSt Theory

2021

The purpose of the study was to examine the validity of core action elements and feeling states in ice hockey players in the prediction of performance. A second aim of the study was to explore the effectiveness of a 30-day program targeting action and emotion regulation. Participants were male ice hockey players drawn from two teams competing at the highest level of the junior Finnish ice hockey league. They were assigned to a self-regulation (n = 24) and a control (n = 19) group. The self-regulation program focused on the recreation of optimal execution of core action elements and functional feeling states. Separate repeated measures MANOVAs indicated significant differences in ratings of …

Mental Skills of an Athlete as a Resource of Professional Longevity in Sport

2021

The aim of the study was to assess associations between dimensions of mental skills, psychological readiness and predictors of career longevity among current athletes. Mental skills dimensions were measured with the Ottawa Mental Skills Assessment Tool (OMSAT). The psychological predictors of athletic career longevity were measured with the Athletic Coping Skills Scale-28 (the ACSI-28) producing scores for seven coping skills and with the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) which produced scores for confidence in competition. Overall, 253 current athletes (average age 22 years) of various competitive levels (classified to 5 groups according to the national sport classification sy…

Henkinen vahvuus parantaa urheilusuoritusta

2023

On the correlation of psychological characteristics within recreational marathon runners

2015

Oschwald Miles, 2015. On the Correlation of Psychological Characteristics Within Recreational Marathon Runners. Master’s Thesis in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Department of Sport Science. University of Jyväskylä. University of Jyväskylä. 40 p. The purpose of this research study was to explore the performance related experiences of recreational marathon runners. Specifically, the relationship these experiences have with other psychological constructs involved in undertaking and maintaining participation in a given sport. Using self-report measures the psychobiosocial states prior to most successful performances, achievement goal orientations, motivation and regulation for sport participat…

Emotion Regulation

2020

How do athletes feel when they perform at their best? How can they reach and maintain optimal feeling states? How do athletes feel when they perform poorly? How can they avoid or regulate their dysfunctional feelings? How can they optimize their performance? These are critical questions for athletes, coaches, and practitioners that have also attracted the attention of researchers. Indeed, athletes’ ability to regulate their emotional states is crucial for a successful performance. For decades, researchers have examined the relationships between emotions and performance (Hanin, 2000; Jones, Lane, Bray, Uphill, & Catlin, 2005; Lane et al., 2016; Ruiz, Raglin, & Hanin, 2017; Turner & Jones, 20…

Heart rate variability as a physiological indicator or mental toughness

2016

Mental toughness is gaining prominence in sport psychology since athletes themselves, coaches, members of the press, sports commentators and sports psychologists have cited mental toughness as one of the most important psychological characteristics in elite sports. Even so, an extensive review of the available literature leads to the conclusion that there is a lack of a precise and widely accepted definition of mental toughness, while its conceptualization remains challenging. Therefore, based on the existing literature concerning physiological toughness (Dienstbier, 1989), this study examines through an innovative psychophysiological perspective how mental toughness operates, and thus cont…

Huipputason hiihtourheilijoiden yliharjoittelutilan psykologinen analyysi

2000

Urheilulukiolaisten siirtymä varhaisaikuisuuteen : identiteetin yhteys urheilun ja opintojen jatkamiseen

2023

Siirtymä varhaisaikuisuuteen tuo urheilijoiden elämään useita muutoksia, joiden vuoksi todennäköisyys lopettaa tavoitteellinen kilpaurheilu-ura kasvaa. Tämän tutkimuksen tarkoituksena oli selvittää, kuinka suuri osa urheilulukion vuonna 2015 aloittaneista nuorista jatkoi yhtäältä tavoitteellista kilpaurheilua ja toisaalta opintoja lukion jälkeen varhaisaikuisuudessa sekä olivatko sukupuoli ja lajimuoto (yksilö- vai joukkuelaji) yhteydessä jatkamiseen. Lisäksi tutkittiin, ennustivatko lukioaikaiset urheilija- ja opiskelijaidentiteetit kilpaurheilun ja opintojen jatkamista. Tutkimus on osa Jyväskylän yliopiston Winning in the long run -pitkittäistutkimusta, jonka seurantavaihe toteutettiin sy…