Enhancing Meta-Cognitive Regulation in Cricket: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Mindfulness Acceptance Commitment and Psychological Skills Training

Author(s)	Mr. Adnan A T, Prof. Dr. Arun S S Kumar
Country	India
Abstract	This study compared the effects of Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment (MAC) and Psychological Skills Training (PST) on meta-cognition in sub-elite cricket players. Forty-five athletes were randomly assigned to MAC, PST, or control groups and assessed across three time points. Linear Mixed Model analysis revealed significant group, time, and interaction effects. Both interventions improved meta-cognition relative to control; however, MAC produced significantly greater and more sustained reductions in dysfunctional meta-cognitive processes than PST. Findings highlight the superiority of acceptance-based approaches in enhancing cognitive regulation and attentional control under pressure.
Keywords	mindfulness, meta-cognition, cricket, MAC, PST
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-08
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77349

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