Flow in a Team Sport: Does Cohesion Matter: A Study of High Performance Groups and the Existence of Team Harmony.

Mugford, Angus

ISBN 10: 363913754X / ISBN 13: 9783639137545

Published by VDM Verlag, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Flow in a Team Sport: Does Cohesion Matter: A Study of High Performance Groups and the Existence of Team Harmony.
• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 363913754X
• ISBN 13: 9783639137545
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between 'cohesion' and 'flow state' in competitive Division I College rowers. Overall, both social and task cohesion were significantly and positively associated with flow state, and that task cohesion produced significantly stronger positive relationships. Rowers were, in effect, more likely to achieve a flow state through positive task cohesion than by having positive social characteristics. Further analysis examined the influence of performance outcome and competition level on these relationships. Winning crews possessed more and stronger relationships between flow and cohesion than losing crews. In fact, losing crews appeared to fail to achieve a flow state. The results were supported by interview data that corroborated crew members? familiarity with a collective team flow experience. This led to the discussion of a proposed model of team harmony bridging existing models of flow state and cohesion. There is a great deal that is not fully understood about the concept of flow in groups, but suggestions are made for further research into this fascinating phenomenon.

About the Author

Angus Mugford completed his PhD at the University of Kansas in 2004, producing this piece of work as his doctoral dissertation. He has since moved on in the world of applied sport psychology, and is currently the Head of the Mental Conditioning Division at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida.