Physical performance and self-efficacy under happy and sad moods
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01/06/1986
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Resumo |
Two experiments involving 87 undergraduates examined whether happiness produces increased performance on a physical task and tested whether self-efficacy mediated the results. When mood inductions covered the full range from happy to sad, mood influenced physical performance; however, evidence regarding self-efficacy was equivocal. Efficacy for the performed task was unaffected by mood, although it remained a good predictor of performance. Since mood altered efficacy for a nonperformed but more familiar task, inconsistent efficacy results could reflect task differences. Findings offer prospects for the use of mood inductions in practical sporting situations. |
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Publicador |
Human Kinetics |
Relação |
Kavanagh, David J. & Hausfeld, Steven (1986) Physical performance and self-efficacy under happy and sad moods. Journal of Sport Psychology, 8(2), pp. 112-123. |
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Copyright 1986 Human Kinetics |
Fonte |
Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling |
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Journal Article |