Validating a Japanese Version of the Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing international interest in clinical practice and research related to mental health in the international sports society. The athlete-specific psychological distress assessment tool that addresses potential mental health needs can help promote early detection and recovery of mental illness, as well as physical illnesses. Currently, little is known about the applicability of the useful assessment tool for Japanese elite athletes. The Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire (APSQ) is a brief, effective and reliable screening tool to identify early signs of athlete-specific distress and potential mental health symptoms. We examined the applicability and reliability of a Japanese version of the APSQ (APSQ-J) in a Japanese elite athlete context. Further, w

SUBMITTER: Ojio Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8665958 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature