A Qualitative Exploration of Choking Under Pressure in Commercial Airline Pilots
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Clarke, P. and Tomaszewska-Collins, W. 2022. A Qualitative Exploration of Choking Under Pressure in Commercial Airline Pilots. Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors. 12 (1), pp. 12-20. https://doi.org/10.1027/2192-0923/a000219
| Authors | Clarke, P. and Tomaszewska-Collins, W. |
|---|---|
| Abstract | This study uses a phenomenological approach to explore the experience of choking (underperformance) among commercial pilots. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight pilots, including three examiners (as observers of choking). Findings revealed three superordinate themes: choking under pressure, short-term consequences of choking, and long-term consequences of choking. Collectively, choking was found to be a traumatic event with negative short-term consequences and a potential to lead to constructive long-term outcomes. |
| Keywords | aviation psychology; choking; pressure; underperformance |
| Year | 2022 |
| Journal | Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors |
| Journal citation | 12 (1), pp. 12-20 |
| Publisher | Hogrefe Publishing Group |
| ISSN | 2192-0931 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1027/2192-0923/a000219 |
| Web address (URL) | https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1027%2F2192-0923%2Fa000219 |
| Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
| Publisher's version | File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 2022 |
| Deposited | 08 Jul 2022 |
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