Conscious processing and rowing: a field study

Sparks, Katherine V.; Kavussanu, Maria; Masters, Rich S. W.; Ring, Christopher

doi:10.1080/1612197x.2021.1891122

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“…For instance, while implicit learning had traditionally been treated as universally effective in the literature (see Bobrownicki et al, 2018, for discussion), there is greater acceptance and use of explicit methods in practice and coaching frameworks (e.g., Five-A Model; Carson & Collins, 2011). Moreover, recent studies suggest that conscious motor processing may possess tenuous links to choking in competitive rowers (Sparks et al, 2021) and may even enhance performance in novice golfers (Malhotra et al, 2015), which together challenge the mechanistic foundations of implicit learning. Based on this, the best approach going forward may instead relate to a methodological discussion or consensus article for systematic reviews or meta-analyses.…”

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Conducting systematic reviews of applied interventions: A comment on Cabral et al. (2022).

Bobrownicki¹,

Carson²,

Collins³

2022

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

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In their recent systematic review and meta-analysis, Cabral et al. (2022) explored the effects of implicit motor learning under pressure conditions. As a stated focus, they aimed to address the previously inconsistent findings in the literature and provide clarity to researchers and practitioners. Although we agree that such clarity is needed, we contend that there are critical methodological and procedural concerns that prevent this systematic review from achieving its objectives. In this commentary, we lay out these specific concerns in light of recent debates in this research area and the demands of real-world sporting contexts. More generally, we also call attention to important principles to consider when planning a systematic review of interventions in order to maximize contributions to the literature and usefulness for applied psychology practice.

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