Examination of the suitability of collecting in event cognitive processes using Think Aloud protocol in golf.
Autor: | Amy Elizabeth Whitehead; Jamie Alan Taylor; Remco ePolman |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
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2015 |
Quelle: | Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
Online Zugang: |
http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01083/full https://doaj.org/toc/1664-1078 1664-1078 doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01083 https://doaj.org/article/828339804adb4aad8a213db7c811d311 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01083 https://doaj.org/article/828339804adb4aad8a213db7c811d311 |
Erfassungsnummer: | ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:828339804adb4aad8a213db7c811d311 |
Zusammenfassung
Two studies examined the use of think aloud (TA) protocol as a means for collecting data of cognitive processes during performance in golf. In study 1, TA was employed to examine if different verbalisation (Level 2 or Level 3 TA) instructions influence performance of high and low skilled golfers. Participants performed 30 putts using TA at either Level 2, Level 3, or no verbalization condition. Although Level 3 verbalization produced a higher volume of verbal data than Level 2, TA at either level 2 or 3 did not impair putting performance compared to no verbalization. Study 2 examined the congruence between data collected via TA at Level 3 and cued retrospective recall of cognitive processes during golf performance. Experienced golfers performed six holes of golf whilst engaging in Level 3 TA. After performance, three semi-structured retrospective interviews were conducted (ten minutes after performance, 24 hours after performance and 48 hours after performance). A comparison of the themes identified large discrepancies between the information reported during TA and at interview, with only 38-41% similarity in variables reported to influence decision making on each hole. Both studies suggest TA is a valuable method for recording cognitive processes of individuals during task performance. TA provides richer verbal data regarding decisions than cued retrospective recall, and TA does not negatively impact performance.