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Ritualized behavior in sport

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 February 2007

Robin C. Jackson  and
Rich S. W. Masters
Robin C. Jackson*
Affiliation:
Institute of Human Performance, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
Rich S. W. Masters*
Affiliation:
Institute of Human Performance, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
*
robjacks@hku.hk
mastersr@hku.hk
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Abstract

We consider evidence for ritualized behavior in the sporting domain, noting that such behavior appears commonplace both before a competitive encounter and as part of pre-performance routines. The specific times when ritualized behaviors are displayed support the supposition that they provide temporary relief from pre-competition anxiety and act as thought suppressors in the moments preceding skill execution.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 29 , Issue 6 , December 2006 , pp. 621 - 622
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007

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