Psychology of Sport and Leisure Activity Lab

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

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