The Effect of Organic Self-Talk on Metacognition and Performance in Exhausting Task

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Article Type:
Research/Original Article (بدون رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:
Introduction

Goal-directed self-talk, as a form of organic self-talk, serves as a supportive mechanism for the development of various psychological, leadership, relaxation, and concentration skills. It employs self-regulatory strategies to prevent or address psychological challenges.

Aim

The aim of the present study was to study the effect of organic self-talk on metacognition and performance in Exhausting task.

Method

This study employed a quasi-experimental design, involving 48 voluntary participants selected from physical education students. The participants were randomly assigned to either a self-talk intervention group or a control group. Initially, a pre-test was conducted to assess participants' performance in an exhaustive task using the Bruce test, as well as their metacognitive abilities using the Metacognition and Metaemotion Questionnaire for Athletes. Subsequently, a Goal-Directed Self-Talk protocol was developed based on psychological challenges encountered in endurance tasks and delivered to the self-talk group across three training sessions. Following the intervention, a post-test was administered to measure the same variables assessed at baseline. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at the 0.05 significance level in SPSS.

Findings

The results of ANCOVA indicated that goal-directed self-talk significantly enhanced performance in the exhaustive task (F (1, 45)=61/5, p>0/001). Additionally, the intervention led to a notable increase in participants' metacognitive thinking (F (1, 45)=27/2, p>0/001).

Conclusion

Overall, goal-directed self-talk facilitated athletes' adaptation to psychological challenges encountered during the exhaustive task by enhancing their self-awareness. Consequently, it may serve as an effective intervention for improving endurance performance.

Language:
Persian
Published:
shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry, Volume:12 Issue: 1, 2025
Pages:
150 to 160
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