Emotional support leads to sporting success

Friday, May 1, 2009 - 12:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Sportsmen and women could get the edge on their opponents by accepting more emotional support in their personal and professional lives. A study by the University of Exeter, published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, shows the extent to which a sympathetic ear or regular words of encouragement can improve sports performance...

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