TY - JOUR
T1 - Examining the Feasibility of a Mindfulness Flow Program for the Hong Kong Archers
AU - Lo, Ka K.
AU - Tse, Mimi M.Y.
AU - Chung, Joanne W.Y.
AU - Law, Queenie P.S.
AU - Sun, Fenghua
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 Human Kinetics, Inc.
PY - 2024/6
Y1 - 2024/6
N2 - Mindfulness-based interventions have gained popularity among elite athletes, but their effectiveness in enhancing archery performance has been inconsistent. This study examined the feasibility of a 12-week mindfulness flow program (MFP) specifically designed for the archers and assessed the effect of the MFP on shooting performance. Twelve members of the Hong Kong Archery Team voluntarily participated in the present study. Their shooting performance, anxiety, mindfulness, and flow state were assessed before and after the MFP intervention. The results showed that the MFP was highly feasible, with 100% attendance. The athletes highly enjoyed the MFP sessions (mean rating: 7.9/10). Improved shooting performance, increased mindfulness, and flow state levels, and reduced anxiety were also observed after the intervention. These findings suggest a positive reception from and potential benefits for athletes. However, it is suggested to conduct additional research using randomized controlled trials to explore the program’s effects and applicability in enhancing sports performance.
AB - Mindfulness-based interventions have gained popularity among elite athletes, but their effectiveness in enhancing archery performance has been inconsistent. This study examined the feasibility of a 12-week mindfulness flow program (MFP) specifically designed for the archers and assessed the effect of the MFP on shooting performance. Twelve members of the Hong Kong Archery Team voluntarily participated in the present study. Their shooting performance, anxiety, mindfulness, and flow state were assessed before and after the MFP intervention. The results showed that the MFP was highly feasible, with 100% attendance. The athletes highly enjoyed the MFP sessions (mean rating: 7.9/10). Improved shooting performance, increased mindfulness, and flow state levels, and reduced anxiety were also observed after the intervention. These findings suggest a positive reception from and potential benefits for athletes. However, it is suggested to conduct additional research using randomized controlled trials to explore the program’s effects and applicability in enhancing sports performance.
KW - archery
KW - intervention
KW - online
KW - performance
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85194564151&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1123/jcsp.2023-0029
DO - 10.1123/jcsp.2023-0029
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85194564151
SN - 1932-9261
VL - 18
SP - 270
EP - 285
JO - Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology
JF - Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology
IS - 2
ER -