Stereotypes In Sports Video Analysis

The article begins with the discussion of negative effects of stereotypes on Athletes. Researchers stated that although the effects of stereotypes were observed and well researched it was still unknown of the positive stereotypes effects on an athlete while even in the presence of observers. In the research that was conducted white males watch a video of white athletes who were good free throw shooters this was labeled as a positive stereotype, they then reviewed black athletes who were good free throw shooters as well this was viewed as a negative stereotype, the participants also viewed a neutral sports video which was used as a control in the research. Results were in favor of positive stereotypes improving the participant's free throw shooting but not while under
Participants were awarded partial credit and five dollars. All participants shot all their shots on a regulation basketball hoop in a hardwood gym with a regulation basketball. Participants watched one of three videos which were stated earlier. The first video is a positive stereotype video contained six clips of white NBA players making free throws. The second video which was the negative stereotype video also showed six clips but of black NBA players making free throws. Both videos quoted players to make 85% of their shots. The third video which was used as the control showed six clips of MLS players scoring penalty kicks.
Participants were told that the main purpose of the research was to examine how watching certain sports videos effect performance in this case free throw shooting. After completing a consent form the participants were allowed a practice session. After shooting free throws after being observed the participants were given a questionnaire. The questionnaire asked them how important is their alethic ability is to them on a scale of one to