The application of strength-based positive psychology program for elite archers

• Published in: Ch'eyuk kwahak yŏn'gu Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 534 - 546
• Main Authors: Youngsook Kim, Inchon Park
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: Korea Institute of Sport Science 01.09.2020
• Subjects: archery; positive psychology; strength knowledge; strength use; strength-based
• ISSN: 1598-2920; 2233-7938
• DOI: 10.24985/kjss.2020.31.3.534

Purpose The goal of this study was to investigate the application effect of strength-based positive psychology intervention to elite archers. Methods Total of 20 elite archers participated in this study. Treatment group consisted of 10 elite archers participated in the strength-based positive psychology intervention for 8 weeks. Each individual responded the questionnaires in pre- and post-treatment sessions. Data were analyzed by repeated-measure ANOVA. Furthermore, archers participated in the program responded to in-depth interviews. Results According to the results, participants in strength-based positive psychology intervention showed that significantly increased strength knowledge, strength use, and optimism in the post–treatment compared to the pre-treatment session while control group did not show significant changes. In addition, archers perceived that there were positive effect on thinking ·coping and their self-confidence and self-esteem enhanced after participating the program. Conclusion The results of this study suggested that strength-based positive psychology intervention has positive impact on athlete’s wellbeing and perception of individuals strength and can be applicable to different sports field.