scholarly journals Friendship Quality in Youth Disability Sport: Perceptions of a Best Friend

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 472-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Martin ◽  
Kerry Smith
Keyword(s):  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Current Investigation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Disability Sport ◽  
Best Friend ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽  
Athletes With Disabilities

The purpose of the current investigation was to examine friendship quality with a best friend in youth disability sport with an international sample of moderately experienced athletes with disabilities ages 9 to 18 years. Participants were 85 males and 65 females from four countries who competed in track and field and swimming. Data were collected with the Sport Friendship Quality Scale (Weiss & Smith, 1999). An exploratory factor analyses indicated that participants viewed their friendship quality with a best friend in disability sport as having both positive and negative dimensions. The latter focused exclusively on conflict experiences. Females reported stronger perceptions of the benefits of their friendships than males did; whereas no gender differences occurred in perceptions of the negative aspects to friendships. Item analyses indicated that females scored higher than males on questions reflecting loyalty, providing intimacy, self-esteem, supportiveness, having things in common, and playing together.

Sources of Sport Confidence of Master Athletes

2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney C. Wilson ◽  
Philip J. Sullivan ◽  
Nicholas D. Myers ◽  
Deborah L. Feltz
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Master Athletes ◽  
Mental Preparation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses

This study examined sources of sport confidence and their relationship to trait sport confidence with master athletes. The study employed 216 athletes from 50 to 96 years of age in track and field, tennis, and swimming, using the Sources of Sport Confidence Questionnaire (SSCQ; Vealey, Hayashi, Garner-Holman, & Giacobbi, 1998). Confirmatory factor analysis failed to replicate the proposed 9-factor structure of the SSCQ. Exploratory factor analyses revealed an 8-factor structure with similar factors to the SSCQ, but with fewer items and the elimination of the situational favorableness factor. Physical/mental preparation and mastery were the highest ranked sources among the athletes. A simultaneous multiple regression analysis indicated that physical/mental preparation and demonstration of ability were significant predictors of trait sport confidence for master athletes. Our findings suggest that the SSCQ needs more psychometric work if it is to be used with this type of population.

Athletic Identity

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Athletic Identity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Disability Sport ◽  
Recreational Athletes ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Athletes With Disabilities ◽  
Protective Strategy

Some of the first research in disability sport focused on athletic identity using the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS). A large body of research has supported a robust finding that athletes with disabilities view themselves as legitimate athletes, whereas they believe that others (e.g., the able-bodied public) do not view them as athletes as strongly. This chapter examines descriptive and correlational research completed with the AIMS. Descriptive work indicates Paralympians relative to recreational athletes have stronger athletic identities. Correlational research indicates that athletes with strong athletic identities are more competitive and confident and have stronger sport intentions. At the same time, athletes with exclusive athletic identities may be at risk for experiencing negative affect when unable to play. Athletes may disinvest in sport and an athletic identity as their skills wane and they anticipate no longer participating in sport. While a disinvestment in athletic identity can be viewed as a self-esteem protective strategy it might also have negative performance ramifications.

Making sense of immigration processes

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-223
Author(s):  
Berta Vall ◽  
Lluís Botella
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Adolescent Immigrants ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Quality Scale

This article analyses the narrative disruption processes and quality of life of adolescent immigrants in Spain. Furthermore, it also provides a new methodological approach to assess meta-subjective and narrative quality of life. Participants were 30 adolescents (15 immigrant and 15 autochthons) selected form a sample of 884 adolescents (from which 204 were immigrants). Data regarding quality of life was collected applying the Friendship Quality Scale and the Vancouver Index of Acculturation to all the participants (n = 884). According to the punctuation of the questionnaires a subsample was chosen, the Biographical Grid was applied to 30 participants; the immigrants group was also asked to write a text. Results indicate that both perceived quality of life and self-esteem of immigrant’s group are lower than the autochthons’ while narrative disruption is higher. A deeply explanation about some of the causes of these results is provided by the narratives’ analysis.

Factorial Categorization of Depression-Related Constructs in Early Adolescents

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Adams ◽  
John R. Z. Abela ◽  
Benjamin L. Hankin
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Coping Style ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Seventh Graders ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Vulnerability Factors ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽  
Separate Factor ◽  
Similar Factor

The current study examined the factorial categorization of 12 depression-related constructs in a sample of seventh graders. For this purpose, different vulnerability factors, as well as depressive symptoms, were assessed, including depressogenic inferential styles about the self, consequences, and causes; dependency; self-criticism; distraction; problem solving; rumination; self-esteem; and social support. Separate exploratory factor analyses by sex revealed that symptoms of depression consistently loaded onto a separate factor from vulnerability constructs. Generally, girls and boys displayed similar factor structures, as indicated by separable factors tapping coping, self-view, and pessimism. Additionally, there were noteworthy sex differences. Girls, but not boys, displayed a pattern suggesting the development of a coping style encompassing social support.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Aspects of Youth Disability Sport

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
Physical Ability ◽  
Disability Sport ◽  
Parental Encouragement ◽  
Sport Commitment ◽  
Athletes With Disabilities

Psychosocial aspects of participation in youth disability sport were examined using social-cognitive theory and the sport commitment model. An international sample of athletes with disabilities (N = 112) reported high levels of sport commitment and sport enjoyment, perceived physical ability, and sport friendship quality. They perceived their parents to provide moderately strong levels of encouragement of their sport participation. Correlational analyses indicated moderate to strong relationships among sport commitment, sport enjoyment, and perceived physical ability. Sport commitment, parental encouragement, and sport friendship quality were only somewhat related. Regression analyses indicated that enjoyment was a significant predictor (i.e., 43% of the variance) of sport commitment. The sport experience was a positive one for these athletes and enjoyment is likely a critical motivational factor in promoting a continued desire to remain in sport.

Identification and Utility of a Short Form of the Pediatric Symptom Checklist-Youth Self-Report (PSC-17-Y)

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Paul Bergmann ◽  
Cara Lucke ◽  
Theresa Nguyen ◽  
Michael Jellinek ◽  
John Michael Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Symptom Checklist ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Youth Self Report ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Pediatric Symptom Checklist ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses

Abstract. The Pediatric Symptom Checklist-Youth self-report (PSC-Y) is a 35-item measure of adolescent psychosocial functioning that uses the same items as the original parent report version of the PSC. Since a briefer (17-item) version of the parent PSC has been validated, this paper explored whether a subset of items could be used to create a brief form of the PSC-Y. Data were collected on more than 19,000 youth who completed the PSC-Y online as a self-screen offered by Mental Health America. Exploratory factor analyses (EFAs) were first conducted to identify and evaluate candidate solutions and their factor structures. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were then conducted to determine how well the data fit the candidate models. Tests of measurement invariance across gender were conducted on the selected solution. The EFAs and CFAs suggested that a three-factor short form with 17 items is a viable and most parsimonious solution and met criteria for scalar invariance across gender. Since the 17 items used on the parent PSC short form were close to the best fit found for any subsets of items on the PSC-Y, the same items used on the parent PSC-17 are recommended for the PSC-Y short form.

Friendship Quality and Self-Esteem in Adolescence

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer J. Thomas ◽  
Deborah L. Best
Keyword(s):  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Self Esteem

Comparing Hierarchical Models of Personality Pathology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney R. Ringwald ◽  
Aidan G.C. Wright ◽  
Joseph E. Beeney ◽  
Paul A. Pilkonis
Keyword(s):  
Hierarchical Models ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Hierarchical Classification ◽  
Personality Pathology ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Conceptual Structures ◽  
Individual Personality ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽  
Specific Factors

Two dimensional, hierarchical classification models of personality pathology have emerged as alternatives to traditional categorical systems: multi-tiered models with increasing numbers of factors and models that distinguish between a general factor of severity and specific factors reflecting style. Using a large sample (N=840) with a range of psychopathology, we conducted exploratory factor analyses of individual personality disorder criteria to evaluate the validity of these conceptual structures. We estimated an oblique, “unfolding” hierarchy and a bifactor model, then examined correlations between these and multi-method functioning measures to enrich interpretation. Four-factor solutions for each model, reflecting rotations of each other, fit well and equivalently. The resulting structures are consistent with previous empirical work and provide support for each theoretical model.

Patterns of adolescent friendships, psychological adjustment and antisocial behavior: The moderating role of family stress and friendship reciprocity

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 539-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Ciairano ◽  
Emanuela Rabaglietti ◽  
Antonella Roggero ◽  
Silvia Bonino ◽  
Wim Beyers
Keyword(s):  
Family Stress ◽  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Context Factors ◽  
Depressive Feelings ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Peer Nomination ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Over Time

This study distinguishes different patterns of friendship quality in terms of support from and conflict with friends, and reciprocity. Associations between friendship patterns and adolescents' adjustment (self-perception, expectations for the future, depressive feelings, sense of alienation, lying, disobedience, and aggression) were hypothesized to be moderated by family stress and friendship reciprocity. The sample comprised 622 adolescents of both genders, aged 14 to 20 years. We administered a questionnaire, including the Friendship Quality Scale and a peer nomination, twice at a 6-month interval. We identified two patterns of stable friendships: high (47%) and low (37%) quality. In two other groups, friendship quality changed over time, either from low to high (7%), or from high to low (9%). Of all adolescents, 58% had reciprocal and stable friends and 42% had unilateral friends. Under conditions of high family stress, supportive friendships do not have a positive effect on expectations for success and sense of alienation. Reciprocal friendship promotes higher levels of lying and disobedience but also protects against aggression. Summarizing, the effects of friendship quality can be moderated, either diminishing or exacerbating it, by other context factors.

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