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What Is Behind Disordered Eating Behaviors? An Exploratory Study With Female Adolescents From Individual Esthetic and Nonesthetic Sports Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Carolina Paixão,Sara Oliveira,Cláudia Ferreira
This study explored the differences in shame, perception of performance, the need to present a perfect body image, and disordered eating among 223 female athletes from esthetic (n = 114; Mage = 14.30; SDage = 1.65; Myearsofpractice = 6.62) and nonesthetic (n = 109; Mage = 14.75; SDage = 1.87; Myearsofpractice = 4.56) individual sports. Descriptive, t test, and correlational analyses were performed
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Development and Initial Evaluation of the Athlete Eating Psychopathology Observation Questionnaire for Sport Professionals Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Sebastian S. Sandgren,Emma Haycraft,Carolyn R. Plateau
Eating psychopathology symptoms are common in athletes; however, it is unknown which symptoms are detected and to what extent by sport professionals. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a self-report questionnaire to explore which features of eating psychopathology in athletes are detected by sport professionals, and how observation of these symptoms might vary. Thirty-one questions were developed
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I Would Not Trade It for the World: Black Women Student-Athletes, Activism, and Allyship in 2020–2021 Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DeAnne Davis Brooks,Rob Knox
Black women student-athlete activists at a historically white institution of higher education represent a group with unique lived experiences framed by intersecting identities. As student-activists, they are at risk for adverse mental health concerns associated with the emotional toils of fighting for racial justice. As Black female student-athletes at a historically white institution, they are also
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“Mirror, Mirror, Am I as My Coach Sees Me?”: Discrepancy Between Athlete Self-Appraisals and Reflected Appraisals of Their Coach, and Relations With Athlete Burnout Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 David Trouilloud,Sandrine Isoard-Gautheur,Valentin Roux
Using a person-centered approach, this study was conducted to identify (a) specific athlete profiles in terms of degree of discrepancy between their self-appraisals and the reflected appraisals of their coach and (b) the relations between these profiles and athlete burnout. Athletes (N = 369; Mage = 21.15 years) fulfilled measures of self-appraisals, reflected appraisals of their coach, and burnout
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Collegiate Student-Athlete Psychological Distress and Counseling Utilization During COVID-19 Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Lindsey E. Slavin,Tess M. Palmateer,Trent A. Petrie,E. Whitney G. Moore
The onset of COVID-19 and cancellation of collegiate sports may have exacerbated student-athletes’ psychological distress. Within a national sample of collegiate athletes (N = 5,755; 66.7% women), we determined how gender and race related to rates of depression, stress, and counseling use at the beginning of the pandemic (April/May 2020). Overall, 26.5% (n = 1,526) and 10.6% (n = 612) endorsed clinical
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Sport Participation, Extracurricular Activity Involvement, and Psychological Distress: A Latent Class Analysis of Canadian High School Student-Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Camille Sabourin,Stéphanie Turgeon,Laura Martin,Scott Rathwell,Mark Bruner,John Cairney,Martin Camiré
Although psychological distress has been shown to increase during adolescence, participation in organized activities may have protective effects. The present study aimed to identify whether there is a relationship between high school student-athletes’ breadth of participation in organized activities and psychological distress, using a latent class analysis. Canadian adolescent-athletes (n = 930) in
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Book Review of Doing Sport Psychology: 21st Anniversary Edition With Original Authors’ Reflections (With New Foreward by Chris Harwood) Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Johan Ekengren
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Hope for a Better Future in an Uncertain Present: A Social Justice Reflection in Sport Psychology Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Bernadette “Bernie” Compton
In recent years, some sport psychology professionals have called for research and praxis embracing social justice, intersectionality, and inclusion. This special issue in the Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology also points toward the importance of embracing social justice work within the field. In the following article, I share my journey and reflections about my experience with social justice and
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Gender Equity in Disability Sport: A Rapid Scoping Review Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Diane M. Culver,Majidullah Shaikh,Danielle Alexander,Karine Fournier
Aim: A scoping review was conducted to map the literature related to gender equity in disability sport. Design: Six databases relevant to the sport sciences were searched, yielding an initial 1,543 records; after two phases of screening and data extraction, 61 records were selected for synthesis. Descriptive statistics were generated on information related to the record contexts, approaches, and results
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Barriers and Facilitators to Help-Seeking for Mental Health Difficulties Among Professional Jockeys in Ireland Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Lewis King,SarahJane Cullen,Jean McArdle,Adrian McGoldrick,Jennifer Pugh,Giles Warrington,Ciara Losty
A large proportion of jockeys report symptoms associated with mental health difficulties (MHDs), yet most do not seek help from professional mental health support services. Due to the paucity of literature in this field, this study sought to explore jockeys’ barriers to, and facilitators of, help-seeking for MHDs. Twelve jockeys participated in semistructured interviews, subsequently analyzed via reflexive
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A Mixed-Method Study of Athletes’ Experiences With Mindfulness Across Stages of Readiness Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Thomas O. Minkler,Sam Zizzi,Blake Costalupes,D. Jake Follmer
Existing mindfulness literature in sport primarily focuses on manualized mindfulness protocols, while less is known about athlete experiences with mindfulness outside of interventions. The purpose of the present study was to explore student-athlete experiences with and readiness to practice mindfulness. Using convenience and snowball sampling, 205 collegiate athletes completed a mixed-method survey
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An Exploratory Investigation of the Body Image and Health Behavior Transition in Retiring Intercollegiate Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Nick Galli,Skye Shodahl,Mark P. Otten
Because an athletes’ body is central to their identity, it is important to consider the ramifications of retirement from sport on their well-being. Using a single-group pre–post test design, the purpose of this exploratory study was to expand on the current state of knowledge regarding the body image and health behavior transition of retired intercollegiate athletes. Ten athletes from three institutions
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An Independent Examination of the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement Protocol in National Collegiate Athletic Association Swimming and Diving Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Jason Kostrna,Aaron D’Addario
The mindful sport performance enhancement (MSPE) protocol is designed to enhance mindfulness, emotional regulation, and attentional awareness and control. The MSPE consists of trainer led group sessions teaching the concepts of mindfulness through discussion and meditation practice. However, little research has tested the MSPE protocol’s adaptability and generalizability to National Collegiate Athletic
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Psychological Vulnerability Associated With Stress Coping Strategies in Japanese University Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Shinji Yamaguchi,Yujiro Kawata,Yuka Murofushi,Nobuto Shibata,Tsuneyoshi Ota
This study examined the stress coping strategies of athletes with high psychological vulnerability. The participants were 487 university athletes (mean age = 19.8 years, SD = 0.88, 153 women). Data were collected using the Vulnerability Scale for University Athletes and General Coping Questionnaire and analyzed by conducting a multivariate analysis of variance. The results showed significant relationships
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The Prevalence and Impact of Debilitative Psychological and Behavioral Responses to Long-Term Injury in Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Misia Gervis,Helen Pickford,Hanna Nygârd,Aura Goldman
Injuries, and their psychological and maladaptive behavioral consequences, are an inevitable by-product of sport participation. This study sought to investigate the prevalence of maladaptive behaviors and psychological corollaries of long-term injury in order to understand if these are universal experiences of long-term injured athletes. Competitive athletes (n = 187; average time spent injured =43 weeks)
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The Prevalence of Emotional Exhaustion in Professional and Semiprofessional Coaches Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Erik Lundkvist,Henrik Gustafsson,Daniel Madigan,Sören Hjälm,Anton Kalén
The present study examined levels of emotional exhaustion, a key symptom of burnout, in Swedish professional and semiprofessional sport coaches in comparison to the normative values specified in the Maslach Burnout Inventory manual, and to the clinical cutoffs developed by Kleijweg, Verbraak, and Van Dijk. The sample contained 318 Swedish coaches (Mage = 42.7 years, 12% female) working at least 50%
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Repeated Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Before Training Changes Visual Search and Improves Decision-Making Response Time in Soccer Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Leonardo S. Fortes,Maicon R. Albuquerque,Heloiana K.C. Faro,Dalton de Lima-Júnior,Maria E.C. Ferreira,Sebastião S. Almeida
The study aimed to analyze the effect of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (a-tDCS) over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on soccer athletes’ decision making and visual search behavior. It was a single-blind, randomized, and experimental investigation. The 23 soccer athletes were pair-matched according to decision-making skill and then randomized into two groups: a-tDCS and sham
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Psychometric Assessment of the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form in Athletes: A Bifactor Modeling Approach Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Stephen Shannon,Mark Shevlin,Gavin Breslin
Aim: A recent mental health in sport consensus statement advocates Keyes’ two continua model with an associated Mental Health Continuum (MHC) instrument to assess mental health in athletes. However, there remains statistically inconsistent usage of the MHC in athletes, so further exploration of the MHC’s psychometric factors is required. Methods: Athletes (N = 1,097) aged 32.63 (SD = 11.16) comprising
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Multicultural Training and Awareness Among Sport Psychology Practitioners Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Rena M.G. Curvey,Shannon C. White,Emily A. Murphy,Travis R. Scheadler,Myles T. Englis,Laura L. Phelps,Candice N. Hargons
Guided by an interpretivist–constructivist paradigm and phenomenological framework, this study explored sport psychology professionals’ lived experiences to better understand their multicultural training and competence within the field of sport psychology. Twelve sport psychology professionals participated in semistructured interviews from March 2020 to May 2020. The following four themes emerged:
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Musings of a Transnational Intersectional U.K. Practitioner Psychologist Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Shameema Yousuf
Intersectionality is a structure that analyzes how a person’s social and political identities intertwine creating different ways in which privilege and discrimination manifest. It examines the individual experiences and opportunities in everyday life. The following special issue musings describe the systems that have marginalized a woman of intersectional identity despite an extensive diverse professional
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“It’s About Going From Good to Great”: Expert Approaches to Conducting a First Sport Psychology Session Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Graig M. Chow,Lindsay M. Garinger,Jaison Freeman,Savanna K. Ward,Matthew D. Bird
The aim of this study was to investigate expert practitioners’ approaches to conducting a first sport psychology session with individual clients as there is sparse empirical literature on this topic. Nine expert Certified Mental Performance Consultants completed a semistructured interview where they discussed experiences conducting a first meeting with an athlete. Primary objectives included establishing
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A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Mental Health Symptoms and Disorders in Rugby Players Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Shakiba Oftadeh-Moghadam,Paul Gorczynski
The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the prevalence of mental health symptoms and disorders in rugby players. Six electronic databases were searched in December 2020. Studies were included if they provided quantitative data on mental health symptoms and disorders and consisted of adult rugby players. Eight studies were included, covering symptoms of anxiety, depression, alcohol use/misuse
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Examining the Impact of Gym Closures Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Combat Sport Athletes’ Mental Health Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Jacob J. Levy,Terrance L. Tarver,Hannah R. Douglas
Changes in exercise behavior and negative emotional states (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress) in combat sport (e.g., boxing, wrestling, martial arts) athletes were examined the month prior to gym closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic (February 2020), and approximately 1 month following gym closures (May 2020). A total of 312 combat sport athletes from 33 different countries responded to the
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Eating Behaviors Among Male Bodybuilders and Runners: Application of the Trans-Contextual Model of Motivation Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Lisa Chaba,Stéphanie Scoffier-Mériaux,Fabienne d’Arripe-Longueville,Vanessa Lentillon-Kaestner
This article focuses on two popular sports that can put male athletes at risk of developing an eating disorder: bodybuilding and running. Bodybuilders concentrate on gaining muscle mass and runners on leaning body mass. Based on the trans-contextual model of motivation, this study aimed to better understand the psychological mechanisms underlying eating disorders in these athletes. In all, 272 male
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Mental Toughness, Sport-Related Well-Being, and Mental Health Stigma Among National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Student-Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Matthew D. Bird,Eadie E. Simons,Patricia C. Jackman
Mental toughness has been associated with factors related to psychological well-being, but little is known about its relationship with stigma toward mental health and mental health help-seeking. This study investigated the relationship between mental toughness, sport-related well-being, and personal stigma toward mental health in a sample of 154 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I student-athletes
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The Relationship Between the Perceived Motivational Climate in Elite Collegiate Sport and Athlete Psychological Coping Skills Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Mary D. Fry,Candace M. Hogue,Susumu Iwasaki,Gloria B. Solomon
Psychological coping skills in sport are believed to be central to athlete performance and well-being. This study examined the relationship between the perceived motivational climate in elite collegiate sport teams and player psychological coping skills use. Division I athletes (N = 467) completed a questionnaire examining their perceptions of how caring, task-, and ego-involving their teams were and
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A Time for Clinical Transformation: Emerging Implications From COVID-19 for Athlete Transition Research and Clinical Practice Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-09-01 J.D. DeFreese,Samuel R. Walton,Avinash Chandran,Zachary Y. Kerr
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to the structure of sport and the experiences of athletes. In this commentary, we consider how these changes, including schedule disruptions and the early termination of careers, have contributed to a reconsideration of how athlete transition should be defined, examined, and intervened upon. We outline our rationale for this proposed reconfiguration, including
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Mental Health in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Impact on Well-Being Across the Athlete-Collegiate Career Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-09-01 David P. Schary,Carolina Lundqvist
In reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictive policies altered student-athletes’ academic and athletic life. Sparse research has investigated the pandemic’s effect on student-athlete mental health in terms of both negative (e.g., depression, anxiety) and positive (e.g., well-being, quality of life) dimensions. This study explored the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being and quality of
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Exploring the Association Between Sport Participation and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in a Sample of Canadian High School Students Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Jessica Murphy,Karen A. Patte,Philip Sullivan,Scott T. Leatherdale
The mental health benefits of physical activity may relate more to the context of the behavior, rather than the behavior of being active itself. The association between varsity sport (VS) participation, depression, and anxiety symptoms was explored using data from 70,449 high school students from the Cannabis use, Obesity, Mental health, Physical activity, Alcohol use, Smoking, and Sedentary behavior
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Eating Disorders in Male Athletes: Factors Associated With Onset and Maintenance Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Julie Freedman,Sally Hage,Paula A. Quatromoni
Male athletes are underrepresented in eating disorders research. This phenomenological study investigated the experiences of male athletes who self-identified as having an eating disorder, disordered eating, or compulsive exercise behaviors. Eight male collegiate athletes were interviewed, and qualitative analysis identified factors associated with the onset and maintenance of disordered behaviors
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Prevalence of COVID-19 Anxiety in Division I Student-Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-06-01 Victoria Sanborn,Lauren Todd,Hanna Schmetzer,Nasha Manitkul-Davis,John Updegraff,John Gunstad
Anxiety and depressive symptoms are prevalent in athletes. The pandemic of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may increase risk for symptoms due to fear of exposure during competition or uncertainty regarding participation. The current study examined the prevalence of COVID-19 anxiety in 437 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I student-athletes and its association with psychological symptoms
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Perspectives of Life in Sweden During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Karin Weman Josefsson
Sweden has adopted a somewhat different approach to handle the corona pandemic, which has been widely debated both on national and international levels. The Swedish model involves more individual responsibility and reliance on voluntary civic liability than law enforcement, while common measures in other countries are based on more controlling strategies, such as restrictive lockdowns, quarantines
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What Lies Beneath: Exploring Different Depressive Symptoms Across Selected Risk Factors in Icelandic Team Sport Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Richard Tahtinen,Hafrun Kristjansdottir,Daniel T. Olason,Robert Morris
The aim of the study was to explore the prevalence of specific symptoms of depression in athletes and to test differences in the likelihood of athletes exhibiting these symptoms across age, sex, type of team sport, and level of competition. A sample of Icelandic male and female team sport athletes (N = 894, 18–42 years) was included in the study. Of the athletes exhibiting clinically significant depressive
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Is JCSP Diverse Enough? Culturally Humble Strategies for Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Justine J. Reel
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Lack of Sleep Among Adolescent Athletes Is Associated With a Higher Prevalence of Self-Reported History of Anxiety and Depression Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Andrea Stracciolini,Caitlin M. McCracken,William P. Meehan,Matthew D. Milewski
Purpose: To study mental health, sleep duration, and daytime sleepiness in young athletes. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted. The main outcome measures included sleep duration and daytime sleepiness. Results: Study participants included 756 athletes with a mean age of 13.5 years. A total of 39% (n = 296/756) reported not meeting current sleep recommendations for age. Athletes
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Mental Health Profiles of Danish Youth Soccer Players: The Influence of Gender and Career Development Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Andreas Kuettel,Natalie Durand-Bush,Carsten H. Larsen
The purpose of this study was (a) to investigate gender differences in mental health among Danish youth soccer players, (b) to discover the mental health profiles of the players, and (c) to explore how career progression and mental health are related. A total of 239 Danish youth elite soccer players (M = 16.85, SD = 1.09) completed an online questionnaire assessing mental well-being, depression, anxiety
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An Exploration of the Relationship Between Disordered Eating, Exercise Dependence, and Athletic Injury Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Carrie B. Scherzer,Jeremy Trenchuk,Meaghan Peters,Robert Mazury
Athletes can be at elevated risk for developing eating disorders, the effects of which can be devastating. Few researchers have examined the influence of a predisposition toward an eating disorder on athletic injury. Exercise dependence might bridge the gap toward understanding this relationship. This study sought to examine the relationship between predisposition toward an eating disorder and exercise
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A Content Analysis of Mental Health Literacy Education for Sport Coaches Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Stephen P. Hebard,James E. Bissett,Emily Kroshus,Emily R. Beamon,Aviry Reich
Sport coaches can play an influential role in athletes’ mental health help seeking through purposeful communication, destigmatization of mental health concerns, and supportive relationships. To positively engage in these behaviors, coaches require mental health knowledge (or literacy), positive attitudes about that knowledge, and self-efficacy to use that knowledge. Guided by a multidimensional health
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Alcohol Consumption Literacy, Alcohol Confrontation Efficacy, and the Educational and Training Needs of Coaches to Manage Student-Athlete Alcohol Misuse Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Graig M. Chow,Matthew D. Bird,Stinne Soendergaard,Todd A. Gilson
The rate of alcohol consumption among student-athletes places them at risk for engaging in unsafe behaviors. Although coaches play a key role in regulating alcohol use among athletes, many lack the knowledge and self-confidence to be effective. This study aimed to examine the relationship between alcohol consumption literacy and alcohol confrontation efficacy among National Collegiate Athletic Association
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The Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions Among High School and Collegiate Student-Athletes: A Systematic Review Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 James E. Kaishian,Regina M. Kaishian
The physical impacts of overtraining, sport specification, and burnout are well documented in the literature; however, the state of the student-athlete’s (SA’s) mental health is something that needs to be investigated more comprehensively. Literature on SA mental health has gained prevalence within the last 5 years. The combination of pressure from sport and academics, as well as the stigmatization
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Mindful Engagement Mediates the Relationship Between Motivational Climate Perceptions and Coachability for Male High School Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Susumu Iwasaki,Mary D. Fry,Candace M. Hogue
The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of mindful engagement in the relationship between male high school athletes’ motivational climate perceptions on their teams (i.e., caring, task-, and ego-involving climate) to athlete coachability. Athletes (N = 164, Mage = 15.58 years) from multiple sports completed measures assessing mindful engagement in sport (Cognitive and Affective
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Pain Acceptance Among Retired National Football League Athletes: Implications for Clinical Intervention Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Zachary L. Mannes,Erin G. Ferguson,Nicole Ennis,Deborah S. Hasin,Linda B. Cottler
Over 80% of National Football League (NFL) retirees experience daily pain. Pain acceptance is an important psychological construct implicated in the intensity of chronic pain, though these findings have not been extended to NFL retirees. Therefore, the current study examined the association between pain acceptance and pain intensity among former NFL athletes. NFL retirees (N = 90) recruited from 2018
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Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep Quality, Sleep Hygiene, and Psychological Distress in a Sample of Canadian Varsity Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Jessica Murphy,Christopher Gladney,Philip Sullivan
Student athletes balance academic, social, and athletic demands, often leading to increased levels of stress and poor sleep. This study explores the relationship between sleep quality, sleep hygiene, and psychological distress in a sample of student athletes. Ninety-four student athletes completed the six-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6), Sleep Hygiene Practice Scale, and four components
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Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of Sports Rehabilitation Adherence in Injured Volleyball Athletes: A Qualitative Study From Greece Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Eleftherios Paraskevopoulos,Georgios Gioftsos,Georgios Georgoudis,Maria Papandreou
Adherence to exercise rehabilitation has been shown to be an important factor that may influence successful treatment. In professional athletes, a significant reduction in exercise adherence delays recovery. The aim of this study was to explore barriers to and facilitators of exercise rehabilitation adherence in injured volleyball athletes. Eight professional volleyball athletes were recruited, and
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Perfectionism and Attitudes Toward Sport Psychology Support and Mental Health Support in Athletes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Dean R. Watson,Andrew P. Hill,Daniel J. Madigan
Attitudes toward help-seeking will contribute to whether athletes ask for support for performance and mental health issues when needed. While research outside of sport has found perfectionism is related to negative attitudes toward help-seeking, no studies have examined the relationship in sport. The authors provided the first test of whether perfectionism predicted attitudes toward both sport psychology
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Mental Health Literacy and Confidence in a Sample of Student Athletic Therapists Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Philip Sullivan,Laura Tennant
Intercollegiate student-athletes appear to be a high-risk population with respect to mental health. Student athletic therapists are one of the groups with whom these athletes may be comfortable disclosing concerns. The current study investigated the relationship between mental health literacy and mental health referral efficacy in a sample of intercollegiate student therapists. One hundred and eleven
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National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletic Departments’ Mental Health Screening Practices: Who, What, When, and How Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Megan Drew,Trent A. Petrie,Tess Palmateer
College student athletes face unique, sport-related stressors that may lead to, or exacerbate, mental health (MH) concerns and symptoms. Although the National Collegiate Athletic Association has identified MH screening as a best practice, minimal data exist regarding contemporary screening practices. We explored National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I (DI), Division II (DII), and Division
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Promoting Athlete Mental Health: The Role of Emotion Regulation Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Georgia A. Bird,Mary L. Quinton,Jennifer Cumming
This study investigated the relationship between reappraisal and suppression with depression and mental well-being among university athletes. It was hypothesized reappraisal would associate with lower depression and greater mental well-being, whereas suppression would associate with greater depression and reduced mental well-being. Employing a cross-sectional design, 427 participants (Mage = 20.18
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Teeming With Grief: Sports Teams’ Need for Resources and Support During Bereavement Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Jana Fogaca,Illene Cupit,Matthew Gonzalez
Although there is awareness of the impact of grief on survivors’ well-being, almost no research exists on the impact of death on sports team bereavement. The present study surveyed 40 members of athletic teams (coaches, staff, and athletes) from various levels to determine what happens in the aftermath of a team member’s death. Findings of the survey indicated that many of the respondents experienced
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Alcohol and Athletics: A Study of Canadian Student-Athlete Risk Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Siobhan K. Fitzpatrick,Janine V. Olthuis
American student-athletes (SAs) are at heightened risk for hazardous alcohol consumption compared with their nonathlete peers. However, little is known about this risk or the influence of psychosocial predictors on drinking behavior among Canadian SAs. This study compared rates of alcohol use across Canadian SAs and nonathletes and investigated whether the use of athlete-specific psychosocial predictors
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Compassionate Coach and Psychological Quality of Life in Portuguese Athletes: Effect of Mediating Variables Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Sara Oliveira,Marina Cunha,António Rosado,Cláudia Ferreira
This study aimed to test a model that hypothesized that the compassionate coach, as perceived by the athletes, has an impact on athlete-related social safeness and psychological health, through shame and self-criticism. The sample comprised 270 Portuguese adult athletes, who practiced different competitive sports. The path analysis results confirmed the adequacy of the proposed model, which explained
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Validation of the Intuitive Exercise Scale in Patients With Eating Disorders Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Dana K. Voelker,Nick Galli,Maya Miyairi,Justine J. Reel,Karley James
Unhealthy cognitive–emotional relationships with exercise can hinder positive treatment outcomes when left unaddressed. However, clinicians lack validated tools to monitor this aspect of treatment. This study examined the 14-item Intuitive Exercise Scale with 165 patients in the United States (Mage = 26.48 years) who were receiving treatment for an eating disorder. The original factor structure was
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Exploring Student-Athlete Grit as a Mediator in the Relationships Between Parenting, Academic Success, and Mental Health Outcomes Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Jackson M. Howard,Bonnie C. Nicholson,Michael B. Madson,Richard S. Mohn,Emily Bullock-Yowell
Due to demand for high performance inside and outside of the classroom, student-athletes are a unique subsection of college students. Researchers have focused on investigating protective factors, which may enhance student-athlete well-being and academic success in higher education and reduce athlete burnout. The current study examined grit as a mediator between parenting behaviors and academic success
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Preliminary Evidence for a Relationship Between Anxiety, Anger, and Impulsivity in Collegiate Athletes With Sport-Related Concussion Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Megan M. Byrd,Anthony P. Kontos,Shawn R. Eagle,Samuel Zizzi
This study used an exploratory mixed-method sequential design to examine anger, impulsivity, and anxiety following sport-related concussions (SRC). Ten college athletes (M = 20.10 years, SD = 2.92) completed four measures 1–10 days postconcussion (Visit 1) and 11–20 days postconcussion (Visit 2). At return to play or 30 days postconcussion, the athletes completed a semistructured interview (follow-up)
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The Relationship Between Gratitude and Religious Identification of NCAA Athletes: A Replication Study Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Nicole T. Gabana,Jeffrey B. Ruser,Mariya A. Yukhymenko-Lescroart,Jenelle N. Gilbert
A holistic, multicultural approach to student-athlete mental health, well-being, and performance promotes the consideration of spiritual and religious identities in counseling and consultation. Preliminary research supports the interconnectedness of spirituality, religiosity, and gratitude in athletes; thus, this study sought to replicate Gabana, D’Addario, Luzzeri, and Soendergaard's study (2020)
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An Introduction to the Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology Special Issue on Burnout in Sport and Performance Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 J.D. DeFreese,Daniel J. Madigan,Henrik Gustafsson
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Developmental Differences in Burnout Among High School Athletes in the United States: A Gendered Perspective Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Tsz Lun (Alan) Chu,Bailey Sommerfeld,Tao Zhang
Building on recent research examining athlete burnout trajectories, this study implemented the developmental model of sport participation to compare emotional and physical exhaustion, reduced sense of accomplishment, and sport devaluation between age groups (specializing [aged 13–15 years] vs. investment [aged 16–18 years]) and gender (boys vs. girls) among U.S. high school athletes. Participants were
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Perfectionism and Burnout in Athletes: The Mediating Role of Perceived Stress Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Luke F. Olsson,Michael C. Grugan,Joseph N. Martin,Daniel J. Madigan
Perfectionism is a consistent predictor of athlete burnout. Researchers have therefore sought to examine the psychological mechanisms that may explain this relationship. In the present study, guided by Smith’s cognitive-affective stress model, we extend existing research by examining whether perceived stress is one such explanatory factor. A sample of 256 adult athletes completed measures of perfectionism
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Savoring Sport: Connections With Athlete Passion and Burnout Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Benjamin J.I. Schellenberg,Jérémie Verner-Filion,Patrick Gaudreau
Athletes can respond to positive experiences in sport by engaging in savoring—that is, by attempting to prolong or amplify their positive feelings. In this research, the authors tested if savoring was predicted by levels of harmonious or obsessive passion for sport and if savoring was associated with symptoms of burnout. In Study 1 (n = 499), the authors found that savoring was positively associated
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Perspectives on the Future of Burnout in Sport Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (IF 1.968) Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Daniel J. Madigan,Henrik Gustafsson,Andrew P. Hill,Kathleen T. Mellano,Christine E. Pacewicz,Thomas D. Raedeke,Alan L. Smith
The present editorial provides a series of perspectives on the future of burnout in sport. Specifically, for the first time, seven burnout researchers have offered their opinions and suggestions for how, as a field, we can progress our understanding of this important topic. A broad range of ideas are discussed, including the relevance of the social context, the value of theory and collaboration, and