The effects of goal setting, self-efficacy, competition, and personal traits on the performance of an endurance task

Article Abstract:

The effects of goal setting, self-efficacy, competition and personality on the performance of a sit-up task were analyzed. The hypothesis that assigned goals, competition and personality would affect performance was tested. It was also assumed that personal goals and self-efficacy will have more significant effects than assigned goals, competition or personality. Results showed that competition had no effect on performance, personal goals commitment or self-efficacy. However, personal goals and efficacy determined performance of a sit-up task.

Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy, Personality, Competition (Psychology), Personality (Psychology)

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Goal setting in sport and exercise: a research synthesis to resolve the controversy

Article Abstract:

Goal setting, as a motivational factor in sports, was evaluated using statistical methods. Findings indicate that goal setting improves performance in sports by 0.34 of a standard deviation. The significant relationship between goal setting and performance becomes even more apparent when the motivating factors are moderate, absolute and combined short- and long-term goals.

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Thanks anyway, but I 'm not smoking what you 're smoking: a reply to Hale, Holmes, Smith, Fowler, and Collins

Article Abstract:

Hale et al provides a thesis, which has little support in the psychology literature for peripheral-based explanations, which is correct. Hale et al are noted for their critical writings and it is suggested that they should publish scientific data rather that mere words.

Criticism and interpretation, Psychological literature, Writing

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