Effects of self-efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performance
IntroductionSelf-efficacy (SE), defined as an individual's belief in their ability to complete a task, is linked to top-down attentional control, influencing motor performance in sports. Although the behavioral effects of SE are well-documented, there is a lack of research on the mechanisms thr...
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| author | Chien-Lin Yu Cheng-Wei Kao Jia-Hao Wu Eric Hung Wei-Chun Chang Ren-Ting Yang Kuo-Pin Wang Kuo-Pin Wang Tsung-Min Hung Tsung-Min Hung Tsung-Min Hung |
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| description | IntroductionSelf-efficacy (SE), defined as an individual's belief in their ability to complete a task, is linked to top-down attentional control, influencing motor performance in sports. Although the behavioral effects of SE are well-documented, there is a lack of research on the mechanisms through which SE affects sports performance. Our research aims to elucidate the neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie the impact of self-efficacy on sports performance. Specifically, we intend to explore the effects of low and high SE on frontal midline theta (Fmθ) activity, associated with sustained top-down attention, and on motor performance.MethodsWe recruited thirty-four professional golfers to perform 60 putts, during which their electroencephalographic activity was monitored. SE levels were assessed using a visual analog scale from 0 to 10 before each putt, with scores categorized into higher or lower SE based on each golfer's individual average score.ResultsPaired t-tests indicated that trials with higher SE scores had a higher putting success rate than those with lower SE scores (53.3% vs. 46.7%). Furthermore, trials associated with higher SE scores exhibited lower Fmθ activity compared to those with lower SE scores (4.49 vs. 5.18).DiscussionOur results suggest that higher SE is associated with reduced top-down attentional control, leading to improved putting performance. These findings support Bandura's theory of SE, which suggests that the effects of efficacy beliefs are mediated by cognitive, motivational, emotional, and decision-making processes. This study sheds light on the intermediate processes of SE by examining its impact on the anticipation of outcomes, sports performance, and attentional control prior to putting. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-42615c0b97e846c1a0d81ddb43dd5b712024-04-09T08:05:19ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782024-04-011510.3389/fpsyg.2024.13499181349918Effects of self-efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performanceChien-Lin Yu0Cheng-Wei Kao1Jia-Hao Wu2Eric Hung3Wei-Chun Chang4Ren-Ting Yang5Kuo-Pin Wang6Kuo-Pin Wang7Tsung-Min Hung8Tsung-Min Hung9Tsung-Min Hung10Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanCenter for Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC), Bielefeld University, Inspiration 1, Bielefeld, GermanyNeurocognition and Action, Biomechanics Research Group, Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, GermanyDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanInstitute for Research Excellence and Learning Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanLifestyles of Health and Sustainability Executive Master of Business Administration, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, TaiwanIntroductionSelf-efficacy (SE), defined as an individual's belief in their ability to complete a task, is linked to top-down attentional control, influencing motor performance in sports. Although the behavioral effects of SE are well-documented, there is a lack of research on the mechanisms through which SE affects sports performance. Our research aims to elucidate the neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie the impact of self-efficacy on sports performance. Specifically, we intend to explore the effects of low and high SE on frontal midline theta (Fmθ) activity, associated with sustained top-down attention, and on motor performance.MethodsWe recruited thirty-four professional golfers to perform 60 putts, during which their electroencephalographic activity was monitored. SE levels were assessed using a visual analog scale from 0 to 10 before each putt, with scores categorized into higher or lower SE based on each golfer's individual average score.ResultsPaired t-tests indicated that trials with higher SE scores had a higher putting success rate than those with lower SE scores (53.3% vs. 46.7%). Furthermore, trials associated with higher SE scores exhibited lower Fmθ activity compared to those with lower SE scores (4.49 vs. 5.18).DiscussionOur results suggest that higher SE is associated with reduced top-down attentional control, leading to improved putting performance. These findings support Bandura's theory of SE, which suggests that the effects of efficacy beliefs are mediated by cognitive, motivational, emotional, and decision-making processes. This study sheds light on the intermediate processes of SE by examining its impact on the anticipation of outcomes, sports performance, and attentional control prior to putting.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1349918/fullself-efficacyfrontal midline thetaattentionsports performancegolf-putting |
| spellingShingle | Chien-Lin Yu Cheng-Wei Kao Jia-Hao Wu Eric Hung Wei-Chun Chang Ren-Ting Yang Kuo-Pin Wang Kuo-Pin Wang Tsung-Min Hung Tsung-Min Hung Tsung-Min Hung Effects of self-efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performance Frontiers in Psychology self-efficacy frontal midline theta attention sports performance golf-putting |
| title | Effects of self-efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performance |
| title_full | Effects of self-efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performance |
| title_fullStr | Effects of self-efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of self-efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performance |
| title_short | Effects of self-efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performance |
| title_sort | effects of self efficacy on frontal midline theta power and golf putting performance |
| topic | self-efficacy frontal midline theta attention sports performance golf-putting |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1349918/full |
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