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Attentional Span Is Determined by Sport Discipline

Sustainability (Switzerland), ISSN: 2071-1050, Vol: 14, Issue: 5
2022
  • 5
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 14
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 90
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    5
    • Citation Indexes
      5
  • Captures
    14
  • Mentions
    1
    • Blog Mentions
      1
      • Blog
        1
  • Social Media
    90
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      90
      • Facebook
        90

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Sustainability, Vol. 14, Pages 2524: Attentional Span Is Determined by Sport Discipline

Sustainability, Vol. 14, Pages 2524: Attentional Span Is Determined by Sport Discipline Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su14052524 Authors: Rafael E. Reigal Rocío Enríquez-Molina Sara Herrera-Robles Rocío Juárez-Ruiz

Article Description

Many studies have highlighted the impact of sport on cognitive functioning. However, more evidence is needed to explain which type of sport is more relevant. The main purpose of this study was to determine the level of attention span based on the type of sport practiced (open vs. closed). In addition, this problem was also analyzed based on gender and training hours. The study sample consisted of 547 participants (27.20% male; 72.80% female), aged between 19 and 35 years old (M = 24.19; SD = 3.74). The “Modrian Images” computerized test, hosted in MenPas Cell software(MenPas 1.0), was used to assess the attention span. The results showed that athletes playing open sports have a better attentional span than others playing closed sports. Moreover, this was also replicated when assessing by gender. Likewise, a greater number of hours in a week participating in sports is related to a better level of attentional span, being less determinant than the type of sport practiced. Data obtained suggest that playing open sports would be more related to the greater development of attention span than playing more closed sports.

Bibliographic Details

Rafael E. Reigal; Antonio Hernández-Mendo; Verónica Morales-Sánchez; Rocío Enríquez-Molina; Sara Herrera-Robles; Rocío Juárez Ruiz de Mier; José Luis Pastrana Brincones

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Computer Science; Social Sciences; Energy; Environmental Science

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