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This study explored the relationship between athletes’ emotion regulation and imagery ability. A total of 648 athletes (57% female; M_age = 20.79 years, SD = 4.36) completed the Sport Imagery Ability Questionnaire (SIAQ) and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). Structural equation modeling supported the hypothesized model in which reappraisal positively predicted all SIAQ subscales. However, suppression had no significant association with imagery ability despite being predicted to be negatively associated. Results support the revised applied model of deliberate imagery use that individual characteristics will influence the imagery experience. Specifically, athletes who reappraise their emotions more frequently find it easier to image sport related content.

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emotion regulation reappraisal suppression imagery ability revised applied model of deliberate imagery use

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Emotion Regulation Predicts Imagery Ability

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