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This is a Meta-Analysis study (also classified as: RCT).

September 10, 2025Frontiers in PsychologyOpen Access

Optimal dosage and effectiveness of imagery practice on athletes’ mental health: a Bayesian multilevel meta-analysis

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Meta-analysis shows imagery practice improves mental health in athletes, indicating optimal dosage benefits.

Imagery practice may improve athletes' mental health, particularly in reducing anxiety levels and enhancing self-efficacy.
Meta-analysis results indicate a medium effect size [μ(SMD): 0.5; CI: 0.34 to 0.56], with noticeable benefits in tennis players.
Bayesian multilevel meta-analysis method employed, ensuring robust estimates under uncertainty and accounting for study clustering.
Findings suggest tailoring imagery practices is crucial due to variations across different athlete contexts and populations.

Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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