Advances in Sport Psychology

Part 1 Introduction to sport psychology the nature of sport psychology (Deborah L.Feltz) a critical anaylsis of knowledge construction in sport psychology (Alison Dewer and Thelma S.Horn). Part 2 Individual differences and sport behaviour: personality and sport - a comprehensive view (Robin S. Vealry) motivational orientations in sport (Maureen R. Weiss and Nigel Chaumeton) self-referent thought in sport and physical activity (Edward McAuley) the arousal-athletic performance relationship - current status and future directions (Daniel Gould and Vikki Krane) gender and sport behaviour (Diane L.Gill). Part 3 Social-environemntal influencces and sport behaviour: group dynamics in sport (W.Neil Widmeyer, Lawrence R. Brawley, and ALbert V.Carron) leadership effectiveness in the sport domain (Thelma S. Horn) sport socialization (Susan L. Greendorfer). Part 4 Intervention techniques and sport behaviour: imagery and mental practice (Shane M.Murphy and Douglas P. Jowdy) attention and athlectic performance - an integrated approach (Stephen H. Boutcher) the Jekyll/Hyde nature of goals - reconceptualizing goal setting in sport (Damon Burton).