RT Journal Article
T1 Attentional Span Is Determined by Sport Discipline
A1 Reigal-Garrido, Rafael Enrique
A1 Enríquez Molina, Rocío del Pilar
A1 Herrera-Robles, Sara
A1 Juárez-Ruiz-de-Mier, Rocío
A1 Pastrana-Brincones, José Luis
A1 Hernández-Mendo, Antonio
A1 Morales-Sánchez, Verónica Odilia
K1 Psicología cognitiva
AB 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.
PB MPDI
YR 2022
FD 2022-02-22
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/24157
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/24157
LA spa
NO Reigal RE, Enríquez-Molina R, Herrera-Robles S, Juárez-Ruiz de Mier R, Pastrana Brincones JL, Hernández-Mendo A, Morales-Sánchez V. Attentional Span Is Determined by Sport Discipline. Sustainability. 2022; 14(5):2524. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052524
NO This research received no external funding. Partial funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 21 ene 2026