Sports psychology / Mental skills training in youth athletic development Other
Conditions
Interventions
Imagery Intervention Group (F2):?Participants received a 4-week mobile-delivered psychological skills training program focused on enhancing imagery ability. Prior to the intervention, they had a struc
Sponsors
University of Lausanne
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 13 and 18 years old 2. Currently engaged in competitive sport 3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in their respective sport 4. Affiliated with a regional training center recognized by their sport's governing body 5. Identified as candidates for national youth teams by their regional committee 6. Fluent in French, as the intervention and assessments were conducted in French 7. Able to provide informed consent, with parental consent required for minors 8. Available to participate for the full 8-week study duration (4-week intervention + 4-week follow-up) 9. Possession of a smartphone or device capable of receiving daily text messages
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Ongoing participation in another psychological skills training program during the study period 2. Inability or unwillingness to complete online questionnaires or interact with digital content 3. Lack of parental or legal guardian consent (for participants under 18 years) 4. History of injury or condition preventing regular training during the study period 5. Failure to attend the initial structured interview session with the psychologist
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological skill development is measured using the Psychological Characteristics of Developing Excellence Questionnaire – Short version (PCDEQ-S) at baseline (Week 0), immediately post-intervention (Week 4), and at follow-up (Week 8). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Usability of the e-intervention measured using the System Usability Scale (SUS) at Week 4 (immediately post-intervention) 2. User experience and attitudes toward the e-intervention measured using semi-structured qualitative interviews at Week 4 (immediately post-intervention) | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactRaphaël Bonetti
Outcome results
None listed