Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the imagery and self-efficacy beliefs of athletes. 35 male and 47 female; totally 82 athletes participated in the study. SIQ and SES scale was used to collect the data. SES (Self-Efficacy Scale) that was developed Riggs et al. (1994) was translated and adapted to Turkish by Öcel (2002). SIQ (Sport Imagery Questionnaire) especially developed for sports and it was designed by Hall et al (1998). Turkish adaptation of inventory was done by Kızıldağ in 2007.. According to t test results by gender comparative comparison, sub dimension of sport imagery questionnaire there is a statistically significant difference at the sub dimension of imagery which is the Motivational Specific Imagery and Motivational General Arousal Imagery (p<0.05). The Correlation results showed that there was a significant relationship between Cognitive Imagery and Self Efficacy; Motivational Specific Imagery and Self Efficacy; Motivational General-Mastery and Self Efficacy (p<0.05). The results of this study reveal that, the imagery change in terms of gender, imagery and self-efficacy beliefs show some relationships and this relationship is observable.

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