Impact of opponents' clothing and body language on impression formation and outcome expectations

Article Abstract:

The aim of the study was to examine the impact of a tennis player's body language and clothing on the impressions observers form of them. After viewing the target player, participants rated their impressions of the model's episodic states and dispositions and gave their perceptions of the likely outcome of a tennis match with the target player.

England, Influence, Clothing, Social perception, Nonverbal communication

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Old dogs, new tricks: training the perceptual skills of senior tennis players

Article Abstract:

The effect of multidimensional perceptual-cognitive skills training including situational awareness, anticipation and decision making on the performance of older adult tennis players on-court is presented. Results provide evidence that perceptual-cognitive skills can be trained in aged individual.

United States, Science & research, Research, Aged athletes, Elderly athletes, Perceptual learning

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A grounded theory of young tennis players' use of music to manipulate emotional state

Article Abstract:

Various data collected from researches are used to explain the use of music to manipulate and change the emotional state by the young tennis players.

Entertainers & entertainment groups, Other Performing Arts Companies, Musical Arts, Usage, Evaluation, Music

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