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Exploring a Golfer’s Mental Game: An Intrapersonal Communication Study
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Oeltjen, Marisa A
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Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2016, Master of Arts, University of Akron, Communication.
Abstract
This study explores a golfer’s use of intrapersonal communication during competition. A thematic analysis of interviews with four golf professionals in Northeast Ohio examines their individual mental game. Additionally, it explores how golf professionals use the practices of (1) mindfulness (2) self-talk (3) being in the zone as they seek success during competition. Three major themes emerged during the analysis including: (1) Making an intentional decision to be completely present during competition; (2) Managing self-talk to enhance confidence during play; and (3) Using mindfulness and self-talk to reach for the zone. This study is designed to take a more in depth look at how golf professionals use their intrapersonal communication during competitive play.
Committee
Kathleen Clark (Advisor)
Mary Triece (Committee Member)
Yang Lin (Committee Member)
Pages
66 p.
Subject Headings
Communication
Keywords
intrapersonal communication, self-talk, mindfulness, in the zone, golf
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Oeltjen, M. A. (2016).
Exploring a Golfer’s Mental Game: An Intrapersonal Communication Study
[Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1478967539825187
APA Style (7th edition)
Oeltjen, Marisa.
Exploring a Golfer’s Mental Game: An Intrapersonal Communication Study .
2016. University of Akron, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1478967539825187.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Oeltjen, Marisa. "Exploring a Golfer’s Mental Game: An Intrapersonal Communication Study ." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1478967539825187
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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