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Publication Date: 2016-Apr
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An Alternative Path for Academic Success: Evaluating the Role of Mental Skills in an English Composition Course
Conway, Brittney; Hammermeister, Jon; Briggs, Lynn; Young, Justin; Flynn, Courtney
Journal of College Student Development, v57 n3 p321-325 Apr 2016
Higher levels of mental skill use and knowledge have been consistently associated with enhanced performances in athletic settings (e.g., Greenleaf, Gould & Dieffenbach, 2001; Hatzigeorgiadis, Zourbanos, Galanis, & Theodorakis, 2011; Weinberg, 2008). More specifically, exceptional athletic performances have been linked to the practice and application of mental skills such as goal-setting, imagery, self-talk, emotion control, activation, relaxation, automaticity, and positive thinking (Thomas, Murphy, & Hardy, 1999). Mental skills have also been shown to enhance psychological resilience, stress hardiness, and performance among members of the U.S. military (Adler et al., 2015).
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Success, Thinking Skills, English, Writing (Composition), College Freshmen, Freshman Composition, Study Skills, College Students, Learning Strategies, Questionnaires, Coping, Resilience (Psychology), Self Efficacy, Likert Scales, Athletes, Psychometrics, Statistical Analysis, Self Concept Measures, Self Esteem, Case Studies
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale; Study Process Questionnaire
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