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Can You Tell Who Scores? An Assessment of the Recognition of Affective States Based on the Nonverbal Behavior of Amateur Tennis Players in Competitive Matches.

Authors :
Fritsch, Julian
Seiler, Kirstin
Wagner, Matthias
Englert, Chris
Jekauc, Darko
Source :
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. Jun2023, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p138-147. 10p. 1 Color Photograph, 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to assess whether the recognition of tennis players' affective state associated with their nonverbal behavior would be influenced by (a) the importance of the situation, (b) the point outcome, and (c) the tennis expertise of the observer. Two hundred sixty-nine participants (Mage = 30.51 years; 116 female; 79 tennis club members) watched video excerpts showing the nonverbal behavior of amateur tennis players during competitive matches immediately after the end of a rally and were asked to estimate whether the player had just won or lost the point. Results indicate that the recognition rates were higher for situations closer to the end of a game, closer to the end of a set, and with a tighter score during a game. Moreover, recognition rates were higher for lost than for won points, while the tennis expertise of participants had no influence on the recognition rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08952779
Volume :
45
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163928404
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2022-0182