Research article summary (published 30 May 2007):

Self-controlled use of a perceived physical assistance device during a balancing task.

Full Abstract

The nature of the relationship between self-controlled conditions and the participant's perception of when and how to use a physical assistance device while practicing a balancing task was examined. Participants in the Self-control group (n= 9) were allowed to decide when to use a balance pole while performing the task, while the Yoked group (n= 9) had no choice regarding pole usage. The Self-control group had immediate performance benefits that persisted on a delayed retention task. Questionnaire results indicated that the Self-control group predominately used the balance pole when attempting a new performance strategy, while the Yoked group reported they would have preferred use of the pole when attempting a new strategy. Results lend support to the assertion that self-controlled conditions facilitate learning because participants can make decisions regarding assistance based on self-generated performance strategy-as relating to their perception of successful movement execution--to a greater extent than under externally controlled conditions.

Author information

Author/s: Hartman, Jeffrey M (JM);

Affiliation: Gardner-Webb University, Department of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport Studies, Campus Box 7257, Boiling Springs, NC 28017, USA. jhartman(-atsign-)gardner-webb.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Perceptual and motor skills (Percept Mot Skills), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Jun; vol 104 (issue 3 Pt 1) : pp 1005-16

Dates: Created 2007/08/10; Completed 2007/08/24; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 17688157, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adult Choice Behavior Decision Making Female Humans Male

Motor Skills - physiology Postural Balance - physiology Practice (Psychology) Retention (Psychology) Self-Help Devices - psychology; utilization Task Performance and Analysis

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