Investigation of Imagery Behaviours and visualization of Athletes in Different Sports Branches

Authors : Suat Aybek, Yakup Yazici

Pages : 520-531

Doi:10.38021/asbid.1354561

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Publication Date : 2023-10-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research aims Investigation of Imagery Behaviours and visualization of Athletes in Different Sports Branches. The \"Imagination Imagery in Sports\" scale was used. \"T-Test and ANOVA\" and \"post hoc (Tukey)\" tests were applied to find the difference between the groups regarding the sub-dimensions of our study. When examined according to gender and branch variables, it is seen that there is no statistically significant difference between the sub-dimensions (p>0.05). In contrast, a significant difference was found in the motivational general arousal sub-dimension (p 0.05). Conclusion: In this study, while imagery levels were similar according to gender and branch variables, it was determined that they differed according to age and sports age variables. Spatial visualization scores did not show a significant difference in the sports branches investigated. The significant difference depending on age and sports age reveals that more experienced athletes in their branches use the imagery skill better and specialise in it over the years. It has been determined that there is an increase in mental imagery scores and a decrease in motivational general arousal scores as sports age increases. Precautions should be taken not to decrease the motivational general arousal levels of athletes with high sports age. This study should be carried out by expanding the scope with different sample groups.
Keywords : Atletizm, Tenis, Okçuluk, Güreş, Yüzme, İmgeleme