Relationship Between Smile Time and Time Playing Basketball

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Authors: Julianna Desteney Alexandria Panton, Tracy Tomlinson, Madeline McCoy Duncan
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Abstract

This naturalistic observational study will examine the relationship between the amount of time basketball players spend on the court and the amount of time they spend smiling. Players will be observed during a basketball game, play time will be recorded in seconds as will smile time. Smiling is operationalized as the upward turning of the corners of the mouth.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sport Psychology and Performance Physical education and sports games research Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
13 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint