| Neurocognitive Mechanisms Underlying Psychobehavioral Skills and Attentional Control in Football Players |
| Paper ID : 1456-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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Amir Pourreza *1, Bita Dabaghian2, Turan Foroutan Mahini3 1Tehran University 2Tehran 3University of Tehran |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: Attentional control and psychobehavioral skills such as self-regulation, emotional balance, and decision-making are essential components of successful performance in football. However, the underlying neurocognitive mechanisms linking these psychological attributes to attentional efficiency remain unclear. Most previous studies have focused on physical or tactical aspects, overlooking the neural and cognitive processes that support sustained focus and adaptive behavior in competitive contexts. This protocol aims to conceptualize a neurocognitive framework that integrates brain activity, attentional processes, and psychobehavioral competencies to advance the understanding of mental performance in sport. Methods: This research protocol adopts a multimodal and theoretical approach, combining evidence from EEG-based studies, eye-tracking research, and psychological profiling (e.g., PCDEQ). The framework proposes that oscillatory brain patterns in the prefrontal and cingulate regions, together with gaze behavior and self-regulatory traits, jointly predict attentional stability and decision-making performance. Future empirical validation is suggested using cognitive–sport tasks and neurophysiological measurements to quantify the interaction between neural, cognitive, and behavioral systems. Results: The proposed framework is expected to reveal the key neural and behavioral markers of focus, resilience, and emotional regulation in football players. It provides a foundation for developing neurofeedback and cognitive training protocols to enhance attention and psychological adaptability in athletes. Conclusion: This research protocol introduces an integrative model connecting neuroscientific and psychological perspectives on attentional control in football. By emphasizing neural–behavioral interaction, it offers a structured basis for future studies seeking to optimize mental performance and cognitive resilience in competitive sport. |
| Keywords |
| Football , Attention , Neurocognitive Mechanisms , Psychobehavioral Skills , |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
