Applying the Golf-TAS in an Attempt to Distinguish Differing Skill Levels
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Authors
Stedman, Timothy Jon
Issue Date
1991
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Thesis
Language
en
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess attentional style differences between two distinct skill levels of golfers. Thirty-seven semi-elite golfers and thirty-four non-competitive golfers were administered a golf-specific version of Nideffer's Test of Attentional and Interpersonal Style (Golf-TAS). It was hypothesized that the semi-elite group would score significantly higher on the three subscales that represent positive dimensions of attentional focus (BIT, BET, and NAR). It was also hypothesized that the semi-elite group would score significantly lower on those subscales that represent negative components of attentional focus I (OIT, OET, and RED). Results from the chi-squared analyses revealed no significant differences between the two groups of golfers. Although replication is crucial to furthering our knowledge in this area of sports personology, results for the present study concludes that the Golf-TAS may not be sensitive enough to distinguish attentional style differences between different skill levels of golfers.