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Does messaging matter? A registered report on appearance-versus health-based message framing in exercise appeals targeted towards women

Kimberly R. More, Curt More, Kayla A. Burd, Aikaterini Mentzou, L. Alison Phillips

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prediction of psychological reactance through the matching of message framing and health message outcomes, and its impact on cognitive and behavioral outcomes related to exercise.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

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Perfectionism and performance in sport: Exploring non-linear relationships with track and field athletes

Sanna M. Nordin-Bates, Daniel J. Madigan, Andrew P. Hill, Luke F. Olsson

Summary: This study explored the relationship between perfectionism and athletic performance and found a nonlinear relationship. In some cases, perfectionistic strivings may have both positive and negative effects on sport performance.

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Motivational climate dimensions predict youth soccer players' psychosocial well-being over time

Lindsay E. Kipp, Nicole D. Bolter

Summary: This study examines the relationships between psychological need satisfaction, personal and social responsibility in young athletes, using a longitudinal design and self-determination theory. The findings suggest that perceptions of coaches' punishment for mistakes can negatively impact the sense of relatedness with coaches and teammates, which in turn influences personal and social responsibility. Providing opportunities for collaborative learning and minimizing mistake-contingent punishment can enhance athletes' sense of connection and improve their psychosocial well-being.

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Effects of task difficulty on performance and event-related bradycardia during preparation for action

Jennifer Henderson, Maria Kavussanu, Germano Gallicchio, Christopher Ring

Summary: This study examines the relationship between heart rate changes and golf putting performance, finding that task difficulty affects heart rate deceleration characteristics and correlates with task performance.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

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Spotlight on fraud risk in hospitality a systematic literature review

Rasha Kassem

Summary: This is the first comprehensive review of fraud in the hospitality sector, identifying gaps in the research and suggesting new directions for future studies. The findings highlight the limited attention given to hospitality fraud and the need for further research.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (2024)

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A moderated mediation analysis on the influence of social support and cognitive flexibility in predicting mental wellbeing in elite sport

R. M. Davies, M. A. Knoll, M. N. Kyranides

Summary: This study aimed to examine the mechanism by which social support influences mental wellbeing, using cognitive flexibility as a mediator, and analyzing the consistency of this pathway between elite athletes, retired athletes, and non-athletes. The results showed a significant indirect effect from social support to mental wellbeing through cognitive flexibility, but the effectiveness of cognitive flexibility interventions may be less significant for elite athletes compared to other groups.

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Defining the scope and content of mental health guidelines for community sport in Australia: A Delphi study

Caitlin Liddelow, Matthew J. Schweickle, Jordan T. Sutcliffe, Christian Swann, Richard Keegan, Simon Rice, Anthony Okely, Stewart A. Vella

Summary: Regular sport participation has physical and psychological health benefits, but some sport environments may contribute to the development of mental health disorders. To ensure psychologically safe sport environments for all participants, mental health guidelines for recreational sport are needed, and collaboration with experts is crucial.

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Prolonged cognitive effort impairs inhibitory control and causes significant mental fatigue after an endurance session with an auditive distractor in professional soccer players

Maria E. C. Ferreira, Dalton Lima-Junior, Heloiana Faro, Bart Roelands, Leonardo S. Fortes

Summary: The study investigated the acute effects of cognitive effort and auditory distraction on inhibitory control, subjective mental fatigue, MOT skills, and HRV in professional soccer players during a prolonged endurance session, followed by a 24-hour follow-up evaluation. The findings showed that cognitive effort impaired inhibitory control and increased mental fatigue, but did not significantly impact MOT skills and HRV in the players.

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How do new runners maintain their running, and what leads to others stopping? A qualitative, longitudinal study

Alister McCormick, Pille Pedmanson, Ben Jane, Paula Watson

Summary: This study used qualitative and longitudinal methods to explore and interpret the experiences of new runners and understand what factors contribute to their maintenance or discontinuation of running. The findings suggest that having a meaningful reason or purpose for running is crucial for sustained participation. However, social inequalities such as gender experiences, wealth, and health differences create barriers and unequal opportunities for runners. The study highlights the dynamic nature of exercise barriers and facilitators and emphasizes the importance of addressing social inequalities to promote sustained exercise participation.

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What we talk about is creating a probability: Exploring the interaction between the anticipation and decision-making processes of professional bowlers and batters in Twenty20 cricket

Thomas Marshall, Oliver R. Runswick, David P. Broadbent

Summary: This study explored the interaction between top order batters and fast or medium paced bowlers in cricket and the information they use for anticipatory and decision-making skills. The findings revealed a complex interaction between batters and bowlers, where they manipulate each other's options and use various information sources to make predictions and decisions.

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Less stick more carrot? Increasing the uptake of deposit contract financial incentives for physical activity: A randomized controlled trial

David R. de Buisonje, Thomas Reijnders, Talia R. Cohen Rodrigues, Prabhakaran Santhanam, Tobias Kowatsch, Linda D. Breeman, Veronica R. Janssen, Roderik A. Kraaijenhagen, Hareld M. C. Kemps, Andrea W. M. Evers

Summary: This study investigated whether matching and customization of deposit amounts increased the uptake and short-term effectiveness of a deposit contract for physical activity. The results showed that both matching and customization increased the uptake of the deposit contract. However, customization might reduce the effectiveness of the intervention. More research is needed to understand the effectiveness of customizable deposit contracts and the participant characteristics predictive of uptake and effectiveness.

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The roles of readiness and dosage in predicting outcomes of a mindful sport performance enhancement intervention with US college student-athletes

Thomas O. Minkler, Samuel J. Zizzi, D. Jake Follmer

Summary: Research suggests that Mindfulness-and Acceptance-Based Interventions (MABIs) can impact sport performance and performance-relevant factors, but questions remain regarding their effectiveness. This study investigated the effects of Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) interventions on collegiate athletes and found improvements in depressive symptoms, emotion regulation difficulties, self-rated sport performance, mindfulness, and sport enjoyment. The study also highlighted the importance of post-intervention readiness in long-term engagement in mindfulness practice and outcomes.

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Normative and informational social influence affecting digital technology acceptance of senior restaurant diners: A technology learning perspective

Ha-Won Jang, Chanwoo Moon, Hyo Sun Jung, Meehee Cho, Mark A. Bonn

Summary: This study focuses on improving senior technology acceptance in restaurants by investigating the learning process. The findings reveal the moderating effect of normative social influence (NSI) and informational social influence (ISI) on the relationships within a senior technology exploration, learning, and acceptance model.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (2024)

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Peer and parent influences on youth skateboarding and factors that affect their decision to return to the sport after injury

Barbara A. Morrongiello, Mackenzie Seasons, Emillie Erum, Emilie Arbour

Summary: Despite the high risk of injuries, skateboarding is increasingly popular among youth. The study found that youth value the psychological well-being, companionship, and sense of community that comes from sharing this activity with peers. They are motivated to return to the sport even after serious injury.

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The impact of partitioned pricing on hotel booking and the moderating effect of temporal distance

Rachel Yueqian Zhang, Chun-hung Hugo Tang

Summary: This study investigates the impact of partitioned pricing on consumer booking intentions in the context of hotel bookings. The findings suggest that partitioned pricing in the hotel industry negatively affects booking intentions due to the perception of unfairness. The study also reveals that temporal distance moderates the negative impact of partitioned pricing on booking intentions and uncovers asymmetrical consequences of payment timing across different booking windows.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (2024)

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Dual career (DC) experiences of Korean elite judokas before and at university

Hee Jung Hong, Seung Han Hong

Summary: The present study explores the experiences of Korean elite judokas in managing dual career during their pre-university years, at university, and in preparation for the transition to post-university life. The study focuses on a particular case, utilizing interviews and thematic analysis to identify key themes. It discusses the unique challenges and barriers faced by Korean judokas in their career development and highlights the importance of sociocultural context in their experiences.

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Augmented and virtual reality in hotels: Impact on tourist satisfaction and intention to stay and return

Weng Marc Lim, K. Mohamed Jasim, Madhumita Das

Summary: The study finds that the perceived ease of use, innovativeness, and usefulness of AR and VR positively influence tourists' satisfaction, driving them to embrace these technologies for hotel bookings. Although there may be underlying concerns about associated risks, these risks do not deter repeat visits.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (2024)

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Narcissism and antisocial behaviour in sport: The moderating role of self-compassion

Shuge Zhang, Ross Roberts, Sally Akehurst, Tim Woodman

Summary: This study explored the protective role of self-compassion in the relationship between narcissism and antisocial behavior. The findings indicated that greater self-compassion weakened the link between narcissism and antisocial behavior.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

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Improving physical activity using a single personalized consequence-based approach-avoidance training: Effects on self-reported behaviors, attitudes, and choices

Silvio Maltagliati, Philippe Sarrazin, Dominique Muller, Layan Fessler, Thibaud Ferry, Reinout W. Wiers, Boris Cheval

Summary: This study examined the effects of a personalized consequence-based approach-avoidance training (ABC training) on physical activity (PA). The results showed that although the ABC training did not significantly improve PA, it had positive effects on choices and automatic attitudes, suggesting that this intervention still has potential. Further research with intensive training and device-based measures of PA is needed.

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Innovation for sustainability through co-creation by small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMEs): Socio-cultural sustainability benefits to rural destinations

Evelina Maziliauske

Summary: This study investigates how tourism SMEs can contribute to the socio-cultural sustainability benefits of rural destination communities through co-creation in innovation for sustainability (IFS). The findings indicate that tourism SMEs co-create in IFS with various local stakeholders in rural destinations, and contribute to the sociocultural benefits of sustainability through local sourcing, education, resource synergies, inclusion, and quality of life.

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