Abstract Objectives Ultra-trail runners face sustained psychological demands during pre-competition preparation, yet little is known about factors associated with mental health in this population. Guided by Monitor and Acceptance Theory (MAT) as a heuristic process framework, this study examined associations between mindfulness facets, sport anxiety, and psychological outcomes in ultra-trail...
While studies on the characteristics of flow states and their relation to peak performance exist, little is known about the dynamics by which flow states emerge and develop over time. The current paper qualitatively explores the necessary pre-conditions to enter flow, and the development of flow over time until its termination. Using an elicitation interview, participants (10 athletes and 12...
The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic generated a significant number of stressors that the Swiss population had to deal with. In order to cope with and adapt to such adversity, it is essential to have protective factors that allow for resilience. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of mindfulness and physical activity on depression and resilience during the first wave...
Frontiers in PsychologyMarch 12, 2020Scott Sinnett, Joshua Jäger, Sarah Morgana Singer et al.
Improved perception during high performance is a commonly reported phenomenon. However, it is difficult to determine whether these reported changes experienced during flow states reflect veridical changes in perceptual processing, or if instead are related to some form of memory or response bias. Flow is a state in which an individual experiences high focus and involvement in a specific task,...