This chapter focuses on expressive features of nonverbal behavior (NVB) that are
associated with certain internal states and (potentially) influence personal and interpersonal …

After reading a couple of chapters on self-efficacy in sport, any reader should be able to note
several similarities in content–even if the chapters have been written by different authors …

The fact that self-confidence in sport is crucial yet fragile makes it an intriguing and fruitful
area for scholarly inquiry in sport psychology. Thus, the purpose of this chapter is to review …

Social psychology in sport has grown impressively in the last decade, but no single text has
addressed all the important topics in the field--until now. Through the contributions of an …

In this article, we introduce a theory on the dynamic development of affective processes,
affect regulation, and the relationship between emotions and sport performance. The theory …

Sport Psychology, 2nd Edition provides a synthesis of the major topics in sport psychology
with an applied focus and an emphasis on achieving optimal performance. After exploring …

In the present article, we investigate the effects of specific nonverbal behaviors signaling
dominance and submissiveness on impression formation and outcome expectation in the …

In this study, we examined the impact of soccer players' uniform colour and gaze behaviour
on the impressions that are formed of them by opposing goalkeepers. Twelve soccer …

The current study examined whether, where, when, and for what purposes coaches use
psychological skills. A total of 13 elite-level coaches completed a structured interview using …

The past two decades have seen considerable expansion and development in sport
psychology research. The wealth of literature that has emerged has not only examined a …