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The Effects of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on Prospective Imagery and Anxiety in Golfers

Falls, Niall, BARKER, Jamie and TURNER, Martin (2017) The Effects of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on Prospective Imagery and Anxiety in Golfers. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. ISSN 1041-3200

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In this study we make a novel contribution by examining the effects of an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) intervention on detrimental prospective imagery in four amateur golfers, using a single-case multiple-baseline across-participants design. Post-intervention, all participants reported reduced negative imagery effects; participants 1, 3, and 4 showed reduced cognitive anxiety, participants 1 and 4 reduced somatic anxiety, and participant 3 positively relabeled somatic anxiety experiences. Social validation data demonstrated EMDR to be perceived positively and effective in delivering notable changes. Consultancy experiences of using EMDR in golf are discussed and areas for future researchers and applied practitioners outlined.

Item Type: Article
Faculty: School of Life Sciences and Education > Sport and Exercise
Depositing User: Jamie BARKER
Date Deposited: 21 Jun 2017 09:05
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2023 13:47
URI: https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/3472

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