Presentation Title
Love and Athletic Performance: A Pilot Study with Collegiate Athletes
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
College
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Major
Psychology
Location
Event Center B
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Kelly Campbell
Start Date
2-27-2013 10:10 AM
End Date
2-27-2013 6:00 PM
Abstract
We examined the possibility that athletes who are “in love” may perform better in athletic activities, because both love and athletics involve intense focus on rewarding outcomes. After assessing the athletes through performance tasks and having them think of love, we found positive results for our hypothesis.
Love and Athletic Performance: A Pilot Study with Collegiate Athletes
Event Center B
We examined the possibility that athletes who are “in love” may perform better in athletic activities, because both love and athletics involve intense focus on rewarding outcomes. After assessing the athletes through performance tasks and having them think of love, we found positive results for our hypothesis.
