This study examined the factorial validity of Eades Burnout Inventory (EABI) and prevalence burnout in adolescent elite athletes whether is more common individual sports than team sports. The EABI was distributed to 980 (402 females 578 males) 29 different Confirmatory-factor analyses revealed an acceptable for a theoretically supported four-factor model EABI. Between 1% 9% displayed elevated scores on these four subscales. hypothesis higher was, however, not supported. Furthermore, no...

This study examined subjective (SWB), psychological (PWB) and social well-being (Social WB) at a global sport contextual level among ten elite orienteers (6 women 4 men, median age = 20.4, range 18–30) by employing semistructured interviews. Athletes described SWB as an interplay of satisfaction with life, experiences perceived health combined experienced enjoyment happiness in both ordinary life sport. PWB interacted, important functioning the athletes included, other things, abilities to...

More than 30 years of research on athlete burnout has yielded important insights and questions regarding the onset, nature, consequences this detrimental syndrome. Not surprisingly, is considered an matter, both from a practical standpoint. We comment work Ryu, Ali, Kim, Choi, Radlo, who examined impact cognitive performance among athletes.

The objective was to examine the differences in anxiety ratings of elite and sub-elite athletes when relationship between intensity direction scores is considered analyses. Participants were 31 junior (Mean age: 17.7, SD=1.1) 53 17.5, cross country skiers swimmers who completed modified CSAI-2R before important competitions. Results showed that rated a higher percent items as facilitative their performance whereas debilitative. No significant samples displayed regarding cognitive or somatic...

The combined demands on an adolescence in elite sports high school can negatively affect mental health (eg, stress, burnout, depression, anxiety). Late is also when elite-striving athletes typically transition from junior-to-senior level programs. In addition, adolescent lean have increased risk of suffering abnormal eating pathology. purpose this study was to investigate the perceived psychosocial needs that young, schools find essential for their careers and sports. Eight Swedish (2 men 6...

Despite good physical function, many athletes do not return to sports after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). One important reason for this is fear of new injury. The aim study was investigate young athletes' experiences knee-related ACLR and how they perceive affect them in their sporting everyday life.A qualitative interview conducted, using semi-structured interviews. Athletes who were active contact or pivoting sport before ACL injury, with the goal returning same...

Sexual harassment and abuse (SHA) can have a profound negative impact, but research on SHA in sport is scarce studies of Swedish are absent. This study explores (a) self-reported prevalence perpetrated by coaches among male female athletes, (b) descriptive statistics for coach–athlete relationship factors the association between these reported SHA. Current former club athletes (n = 477) aged 25 participated survey. Athletes 5.5% coach SHA, which inappropriate, unpleasant, or offensive...

This study explores elite athletes' experiences of psychotherapy administered by Swedish licensed psychologists or psychotherapists with and without specialisation in sports, addressing the research question: What do athletes experience as important for effectiveness when seeking treatment from a clinical psychologist psychotherapist? Five (self-assigned women=4, self-assigned men=1; age range: 20-34 years) three sports (fencing: n=2, handball: triathlon: n=1) volunteered to participate...

The purpose of this study was to psychometrically evaluate the Emotional Recovery Questionnaire (EmRecQ) and describe athletes’ individual response patterns in five repeated assessments using EmRecQ. Three samples were used. Samples 1 2 consisted 192 379 (Mean age 16.4 years, SD = 0.7 Mean age: 17.0 1.1) elite athletes from different sports. third sample 20 21.3, 19.0) female basketball players. EmRecQ is a 22-item questionnaire that assesses Happiness, Security, Harmony, Love, Vitality....

Abstract The Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) is one of the most frequently used instruments when assessing competitive state anxiety in sport psychology research. However, doubts have been expressed about factorial validity both English and Greek versions scale. Hence, a revised version inventory (CSAI-2R) has recently suggested to be more psychometrically sound (Cox et al., Citation2003). In present study, aim was evaluate psychometric properties Swedish CSAI-2 using...

Objective: To determine whether the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) can detect behavioral differences in newborn infants of optimal health and, if such appear, also gender among those neonates.

Research examining the student-athlete experience proposes a number of factors that can be both sources stress and/or support. The dual career pathway offers potential positive outcomes including psychological, social, and financial benefits; however, challenges time management, fatigue, restricted social activities are well documented. In consideration multidimensional numerous influence complexity stress, mixed methods research study design was used in study. First, data collected from...

One common method in Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety problems is exposure, but there are few articles examining its applicability sport. The aim of this article give a background the use exposure sport and present case how can be used with athletes. athlete was 17-year-old female cross-country skier high levels performance anxiety. In description, procedures CBT such as behavioral analysis, psychoeducation, presented, well managed. After intervention perceived lower...

This article presents an evaluation of the effectiveness applied mindfulness intervention for stress reduction delivered to Paralympic leaders prior Games. The group Swedish ( n = 10) received a eight web-based seminars, while Norwegian reference 6) no intervention. Three assessments were performed both samples: at baseline, post-intervention and six weeks post-intervention. indicated effects higher psychological flexibility p .03), less rumination .02) lower perceived .001), offers initial...

This study presents the development process and initial validation of NyTid test, a process-oriented movement assessment tool for compulsory school pupils. A sample 1,260 (627 girls 633 boys; mean age 14.39) Swedish children participated in study. In first step, exploratory factor analyses (EFAs) were performed Sample 1, consisting one third participants. The EFA indicated that 17 skills test could be reduced to 12 divided into four factors. second suggested structure was cross-validated...

This case report described the use of behavioral activation when a former Olympic athlete developed depression after career termination. Four sessions were conducted, one session each week, followed by boost 1 month later. In Session 1, displayed mild-to-moderate with anxiety and low quality life (Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale = 21; Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 17; Brunnsviken Brief Quality Life 44). By 3, no longer met diagnostic criteria for clinical or 2; 7) was improved...