Objectives

Members of the Psychology of Sport and Leisure Activity (PSA) Lab study the psychological processes that facilitate optimal functioning in sport and in other leisure activities. The long-term objective of this research is to gain a better understanding of how personality, motivation, and self-regulation relate to each other and affect activity outcomes (e.g., well-being, performance).

Address

  • 179 Extended Education
    Frank Kennedy Centre
    University of Manitoba
    Winnipeg, MB
    R3T 2N2
    204-474-6363

Areas of focus

The PSA lab conducts research with various populations (e.g., athletes, sports fans, exercisers, students), and use diverse research designs (experimental, cross-sectional, longitudinal) and statistical methods (analysis of variance, structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling)

Key Areas of Research

  • Passion
  • Savouring positive experiences
  • Self-compassion
  • Perfectionism
  • Perceptions of mental toughness
  • Coping with adversity

Learn More

For more information about the Psychology of Sport and Leisure Activity Lab, please visit the link below.