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Whitehead, AE, Taylor, JA and Polman, R (2015) Examination of the suitability of collecting in event cognitive processes using Think Aloud protocol in golf. Frontiers in Psychology, 6 (1083). ISSN 1664-1078
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Abstract
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.
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| Additional Information: | This Document is Protected by copyright and was first published by Frontiers. All rights reserved. it is reproduced with permission |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Think aloud, Verbal protocol, motor task, Golf, Cognitive Processes, Retrospective recall, Verbalizations, methodology in psychological research |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Sport Studies, Leisure & Nutrition (closed 31 Aug 19) |
| Publisher: | Frontiers Media |
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| Date of acceptance: | 14 July 2015 |
| Date of first compliant Open Access: | 11 January 2016 |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jul 2015 10:51 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Mar 2022 09:42 |
| DOI or ID number: | 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01083 |
| Editors: | Wilson, MR |
| URI: | https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/1637 |
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