Crisis-related observations in competition: a case study in basketball.
This study presents a unique observational approach to basketball, based on the theory of psychological performance crisis in competition. The approach used takes into account the responses of a player' s actions to significant social factors such as team-mates, spectators, the coach and the referees. The contribution of this approach beyond traditional observational techniques is discussed. In our investigation, a single case design was used, in which a professional basketball player was observed during 10 home and 3 away games of the regular season. The relations between the observations and the crisis concept are discussed in detail. In addition, some relevant methodological and applied aspects are presented.
Bar-Eli
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School of Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Sachs
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Tenenbaum
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Pie
J S
JS
Falk
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B
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001143:Arousal; D001490:Basketball / Q000523:psychology*; D003163:Competitive Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D014754:Violence