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Sport Psychology Consultants' Experience of Using Hypnosis in Their Practice: An Exploratory Investigation.

Authors :
Grindstaff, Jason S.
Fisher, Leslee A.
Source :
Sport Psychologist. Sep2006, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p368-386. 19p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore sport psychology consultants' experiences of using hypnosis in their practice. Specifically a better understanding of hypnosis utilization as a performance enhancement technique in applied sport psychology was sought. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with six sport psychology consultants (all PhDs) who each possessed training and experience related to hypnosis. Analysis of the interview data revealed a variety of major themes and subthemes related to the guiding interview questions: (a) hypnosis training and experience, (b) stereotypes and misconceptions related to hypnosis, (c) utilizing hypnosis as a performance enhancement technique, (d) advantages and disadvantages of using hypnosis with athletes, and (e) cultural considerations related to using hypnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08884781
Volume :
20
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sport Psychologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22032070
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.20.3.368