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study investigated the relationship between imagery function and individual
perceptions of collective efficacy as a function of skill level. Elite
(n = 70) and non elite (n = 71) athletes from a number of interactive
team sports completed the Sport Imagery Questionnaire (SIQ) and the
Collective Efficacy Inventory (CEI). Multiple hierarchical regression
analysis was then used to examine which SIQ sub-scales predicted individual
perceptions of collective efficacy. For the elite sample, Motivational
General-Mastery (MG-M) imagery accounted for approximately 17% of
the variance in collective efficacy scores. No significant predictions
were observed in the non elite sample. The findings suggest MG-M imagery
as a potential technique to improve levels of collective efficacy
although competitive level may moderate the effectiveness of such
interventions.
KEY
WORDS: Mental rehearsal, mental skills, team confidence, self
efficacy, group dynamics.
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