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THE EFFECTS OF INTERVAL FEEDBACK ON THE SELF-EFFICACY OF NETBALL UMPIRES |
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Alison J. Mahoney, Tracey Devonport and Andrew M. Lane  |
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Sport and Exercise Psychology, School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, University of Wolverhampton, UK. |
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© Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2008) 7, 39 - 46 Search Google Scholar for Citing Articles |
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| The present study used quantitative and qualitative methods to
explore the relationship between interval feedback and self-efficacy toward
umpiring netball games. Grade "A" level umpires (n = 7) provided
feedback to umpires (n = 40) under two conditions; 1) interval feedback
given at the end of one tournament game (after 14 minutes) and again at
the end of a second consecutive game (after 28 minutes), and 2) feedback
at the end of the game (after 28 minutes). Umpires in both conditions completed
an Umpiring Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (USEQ) which was a 14-item measure
designed to assess factors relevant to netball umpire performance. Participants
completed the USEQ immediately before game one, during the interval, and
after a second game. Umpires also completed a feedback questionnaire which
enabled them to reflect on the feedback received. A repeated measures factorial
(time x feedback condition) ANOVA indicated no significant interaction effect
(F = 0.05, p > .05), and no main effect for condition (F = 0.06, p >
.05) or time (F = 1.61, p > .05) for changes in self-efficacy. Although
there were no significant effects, qualitative data alluded to aspects of
feedback perceived to enhance umpire self-efficacy, thus identifying ways
in which feedback might have a more consistent effect. Practical implications
of the study in relation to verbal interval feedback are discussed.
Key words: Self-efficacy, confidence, feedback, measurement, mixed methods, interviews. |
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