This investigation examined the sources of psychological stress experienced by elite golfers. Before or during their games. Ten elite golfers were interviewed about the sources of stress they experienced. Interview questionnaire included 13 personal d...
This investigation examined the sources of psychological stress experienced by elite golfers. Before or during their games. Ten elite golfers were interviewed about the sources of stress they experienced. Interview questionnaire included 13 personal data questions, 65 psychological stresses questions. All interviews were conducted face-to-face and participants were asked to identify the specific sources of stress they experienced. Qualitative methodology was utilized in this investigation and the interview transcripts were analyzed inductively. From the analysis of the interview data, the sources of psychological stress were identified and the facts that there exit personal difference to the sources of psychological stress were proved. It was concluded that for elite golfers sports psychologists analyze there games and suggested some treatments, and also provided psychological training program to enhance and maximize their golf performance.