Emotional states and related experiences are pervasive to human functioning. Emotions deeply influence the individual’s effort, attention, decision making, memory, behavioral responses, and interpersonal interactions in sport, performance, and life. The sporting environment offers an ideal setting for the development of research questions and applied interventions to improve the well-being and well-functioning of people involved.
This call is addressed to scholars interested in the topic of emotions in sport. The aim is to provide readers with cutting-edge knowledge on contemporary theoretical, methodological, research, and applied issues within a multi-disciplinary perspective. In particular, the special issue is intended to provide scholars, researchers, and practitioners with a comprehensive academic and professional insight into the many areas in which emotional experiences are manifested, with the emphasis placed on (a)health and well-being,and (b)well-functioningof athletes in terms of performance process and outcome.
According to this holistic perspective, topics for the special issue include but are not limited to:
The study of antecedents, mediators, and consequences of emotional states.
Theoretical advancements and integrative perspectives on emotions and emotion regulation.
Neuroscience and psychophysiology of emotions.
Interpersonal emotion influences and group-based emotions.
Personality and trait-like characteristics as antecedents of emotion and emotion regulation.
Emotions in clinical sport psychology, sport injury, and mental recovery.
Emotion- and action-centered approaches to self-regulation.
The use of psychological strategies and technological advancements for self-awareness and emotion regulation.