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- Abstract:
- In the current sport psychology literature there is a lack of intervention-based studies that would inform best practices in applied settings for adaptive athletes. The present study investigates the use of the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) Approach with wheelchair rugby athletes. Questionnaires were administered prior to the intervention, at the midpoint of the intervention, and after the intervention to evaluate trends of the scores. These questionnaires were used to measure flow, interoceptive awareness, and mindfulness in sport. The Dispositional Flow Scale-2 (DFS-2) was used to measure flow, the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) to measure interoceptive awareness, and the Mindfulness in Sport (MIS) to measure sport mindfulness. After the intervention, the researcher conducted a semi-structured interview to glean additional information from the participants. Information from the interviews combined with observations made by the first author were used to give context to the results of the participants. Case study 1 highlights the importance of gaining experience and knowledge in the sport as well as the potential interactions between mindfulness and interoceptive awareness. Case study 2 gives context to use of the MAC Approach with unique individual considerations such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as how joining a new team might affect perceptions of the constructs measured. Case study 3 highlights the potential importance of continuity of timing of sessions for a participant. The preliminary findings from the study support the application of the MAC Approach with wheelchair rugby athletes, which should be explored in greater depth in future research studies.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-69).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Andrew Jonathan Corbett. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- GV183.5.C67 2018_CorbettAndrew ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- GV183.5.C67 2018 ( lcc )
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