Where you look and how far you go: The relationship between attentional styles and running performance

Emily Balcetis, Corey Guenther, Joshua Pesantes, Shana Cole

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Abstract

We investigated associations between use of visual attention-based styles and running performance. In one quasi-experimental study, we measured self-reported frequency of use of narrow and wide attentional scope during short and long distance runs among individuals competing in foot races. We found that runners reported using wide attention more often than narrow attention in competition; this may be the case more so during long compared to short runs. Preliminary evidence suggests such differences in frequency of use of wide and narrow attention emerged among individuals who routinely ran more rather than fewer miles per week. We discuss implications for visual attention-based interventions to improve exercise for individuals outside of competition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number100014
JournalCurrent Research in Ecological and Social Psychology
Volume2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2021

Keywords

  • Attentional scope
  • Performance
  • Running
  • Visual attention

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Psychology
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics
  • Psychology (miscellaneous)

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