Tropical climate and time of day: A dual influence on implicit motor imagery ability

Participants yielded higher MR performance in AC than in TC and better scores at 6 pm, compared to other times of the day, regardless of environmental conditions. MR performance was higher when the environment was perceived as more pleasant. Participants further reported a lower feeling of fatigue in late afternoon, when thermal comfort and positive affect were higher CONCLUSION: The results of this study can contribute to adjust implicit imagery guideline to TC by recommending performing MR late in the afternoon.

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Acta Psychologica
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2025-11-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105955
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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Tropical climate and time of day: A dual influence on implicit motor imagery ability

Nicolas Robin, Vanessa Hatchi, Aymeric Guillot
Acta Psychologica
Sport Psychology and Performance
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Tropical climate and time of day: A dual influence on implicit motor imagery ability

Nicolas Robin, Vanessa Hatchi, Aymeric Guillot
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Abstract

Participants yielded higher MR performance in AC than in TC and better scores at 6 pm, compared to other times of the day, regardless of environmental conditions. MR performance was higher when the environment was perceived as more pleasant. Participants further reported a lower feeling of fatigue in late afternoon, when thermal comfort and positive affect were higher CONCLUSION: The results of this study can contribute to adjust implicit imagery guideline to TC by recommending performing MR late in the afternoon.

Acta PsychologicaVol. 261
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (FR), Université des Antilles (GP)
Openalex Percentile: Top 61%
Sport Psychology and Performance
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