Paul S Holmes
Biographic Data
| ID | 5710164 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Paul S Holmes |
| GIVEN NAMES | Paul S |
| FAMILY NAME | Holmes |
| SIGNATURE | HOLMES P S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Manchester Metropolitan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0821-3580 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Enablers and barriers to physical activity during menstruation
The present study explored enablers and barriers which motivated and prevented PA engagement during menstruation. The main objective was to develop a theory-informed understanding of the multifactorial determinants of PA during menstruation using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and COM-B model. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with physically active menstruators (22–47 years old) to unpack enablers and barriers to PA durin…
Synchronous action observation and motor imagery may not always represent the optimal form of action simulation
(Eaves et al., Psychological Research Psychologische Forschung, 2022) summary review, showing positive behavioural effects of AOMI interventions, is a welcome addition to the field. Several recent studies, however, have reported that AOMI may be no more beneficial than independent MI, and, for some tasks, may add no benefit beyond that obtained via physical practice. We discuss evidence to balance the narrative but support the pragmatic reasons w…
Anxiety, movement kinematics, and visual attention in elite-level performers
We tested the predictions of Attentional Control Theory (ACT) by examining the effect of anxiety on attention control and the subsequent influence on both performance effectiveness and performance efficiency within a perceptual-motor context. A sample (N = 16) of elite shotgun shooters was tested under counterbalanced low (practice) and high (competition) anxiety conditions. A head-mounted, corneal reflection system allowed point of gaze to be ca…
The role of effort in influencing the effect of anxiety on performance
The aim of this study was to test the conflicting predictions of processing efficiency theory (PET) and the conscious processing hypothesis (CPH) regarding effort's role in influencing the effects of anxiety on a golf putting task. Mid‐handicap golfers made a series of putts to target holes under two counterbalanced conditions designed to manipulate the level of anxiety experienced. The effort exerted on each putting task was assessed though self…
The role of effort in influencing the effect of anxiety on performance
The aim of this study was to test the conflicting predictions of processing efficiency theory (PET) and the conscious processing hypothesis (CPH) regarding effort's role in influencing the effects of anxiety on a golf putting task. Mid‐handicap golfers made a series of putts to target holes under two counterbalanced conditions designed to manipulate the level of anxiety experienced. The effort exerted on each putting task was assessed though self…
The role of effort in influencing the effect of anxiety on performance
The aim of this study was to test the conflicting predictions of processing efficiency theory (PET) and the conscious processing hypothesis (CPH) regarding effort's role in influencing the effects of anxiety on a golf putting task. Mid‐handicap golfers made a series of putts to target holes under two counterbalanced conditions designed to manipulate the level of anxiety experienced. The effort exerted on each putting task was assessed though self…
Anxiety, movement kinematics, and visual attention in elite-level performers
We tested the predictions of Attentional Control Theory (ACT) by examining the effect of anxiety on attention control and the subsequent influence on both performance effectiveness and performance efficiency within a perceptual-motor context. A sample (N = 16) of elite shotgun shooters was tested under counterbalanced low (practice) and high (competition) anxiety conditions. A head-mounted, corneal reflection system allowed point of gaze to be ca…
Synchronous action observation and motor imagery may not always represent the optimal form of action simulation
(Eaves et al., Psychological Research Psychologische Forschung, 2022) summary review, showing positive behavioural effects of AOMI interventions, is a welcome addition to the field. Several recent studies, however, have reported that AOMI may be no more beneficial than independent MI, and, for some tasks, may add no benefit beyond that obtained via physical practice. We discuss evidence to balance the narrative but support the pragmatic reasons w…
Enablers and barriers to physical activity during menstruation
The present study explored enablers and barriers which motivated and prevented PA engagement during menstruation. The main objective was to develop a theory-informed understanding of the multifactorial determinants of PA during menstruation using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and COM-B model. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with physically active menstruators (22–47 years old) to unpack enablers and barriers to PA durin…
Cognitive psychology (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Sport Psychology and Performance (3 works) · Anxiety (2 works) · Artificial Intelligence (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Action Observation and Synchronization (1 works) · Activity Theory (1 works) · Audiology (1 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (1 works)