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Measuring the coach’s compassion through the eyes of their athletes: validity of The Compassionate Coach Scale as perceived by the adolescent athletes

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Resumo:	This study aimed to adapt and test psychometric properties of the CCS-PA in adolescent athletes (The Compassionate Coach Scale as Perceived by the Adolescent Athletes – CCS-PAA). This study sample included 217 Portuguese adolescent athletes, who practiced different sports and completed self-reported instruments. The factor structure of the CCSPAA was explored (through Confirmatory Factor Analysis) and its psychometric properties, convergent, external and discriminant validities, and gender invariance were examined. Results confirmed the plausibility of the hierarchical structure of the scale, constituted by one higher-order factor (perceived coach’s compassionate qualities) and two lower-order factors (compassionate engagement and compassionate actions). This scale showed high internal consistency, convergent, discriminant validities and it was invariant across gender. CCS-PAA demonstrated associations with social safeness, self-criticism, self-reassurance, perception of performance, and psychological well-being. CCS-PAA seems to be a reliable measure to assess adolescent athletes’ perceptions of their coach’s compassionate qualities. This scale could be an important tool in the sports context, as it can help to identify a relationship between coach and athlete based on comprehension, support, and kindness in difficult and suffering times for the athlete, especially in a challenging stage of development: adolescence.
Autores principais:	Oliveira, Sara Margarida Simões
Outros Autores:	Cunha, Marina Isabel Vieira Antunes da; Cunha, Marina; Cunha, Marina Isabel Vieira Antunes da; Cunha, M.; Cunha, Marina Isabel V. A. da; CINEICC – Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioural Intervention; CINEICC – Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioural Intervention; research; marina_cunha@ismt.pt; 0000-0002-5957-1903; F71D-A1C1-647A; 15520489200; A-5814-2017; staff; Marina Cunha was granted the academic title of Aggregate in Clinical Psychology in 2018 by the University of Coimbra. She is an Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT), co-coordinator of the 2nd study cycle in Clinical Psychology, and coordinator of the Therapeutic Intervention Department. She is a clinical psychologist at the Solidus Lda. (Clinical Practice) and an integrated member of the Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC) of the University of Coimbra (Research Group: Cognitive and Behavioural Processes and Change: Health and Psychopathology in Different Settings). She is a member of the Portuguese Psychologists Association, recognized as an expert psychologist in Clinical and Health Psychology with advanced expertise in Psychotherapy. She was also recognized by the Ministry of Health as a Clinical Psychologist equivalent to a special career in the National Health Service and certified as a Psychotherapist and Cognitive-Behavioral Supervisor. She has been teaching several curricular unities on Developmental Psychology, Psychopathology, Child and Adolescence Therapy, Contextual cognitive-behavioral therapies, Traineeship supervision, and Thesis supervision in Clinical Psychology (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies) on the 1st and 2nd cycle of studies. Published 151 articles in specialized journals. She has nine book chapters. Organized 11 scientific events. Supervised 6 PhD thesis and co-supervised 6 (10 correspond to FCT doctoral grants). Supervised 75 master dissertations and co-supervised 16. Has received 16 awards/or honors. Participates and/or participated as Researcher in 6 R&D research projects. Works in the area(s) of Social Sciences with emphasis on Psychology. Undertaken regular management positions at ISMT (e.g., President of the Scientific Council, co-coordinator of postgraduate courses in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, coordinator of the 2nd cycle of Clinical Psychology-specialty Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies). In their professional activities, she interacted with 514 collaborator(s) co-authors of scientific papers. Her research interests focus on (1) the identification of the risk or protector factor (e.g., attachment styles, temperamental factors, early emotion memories, shame, self-criticism, peer relationships, emotion regulation difficulties) of various psychological problems (e.g., social anxiety, depression, stress, anxiety, infertility, binge eating, obesity, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder) in adolescents and adults; (2) the development and efficacy study of psychological interventions based on mindfulness and compassion aimed at diverse populations (e.g., teachers, students, athletes, firefighters) and settings (clinical, educational, sports); and (3) in the development of new instruments for clinical assessment in adolescents and adults.; Rosado, António Fernando Boleto; Ferreira, Cláudia Rute Carlos; Ferreira, Cláudia; Ferreira, Cláudia Rute Carlos; Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC); Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC); Rijo, Daniel; Rijo, Daniel; Rijo, Daniel Maria Bugalho; CINEICC – Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioural Intervention; drijo@fpce.uc.pt; 0000-0002-5368-0770; 41361723000; V-7419-2017; staff; Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences; Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences; organization; Ferreira, Cláudia; Ferreira, Cláudia; Ferreira, Cláudia Rute Carlos; Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC); claudiaferreira@fpce.uc.pt; 0000-0002-7020-9606; 55971706100; staff; Cláudia Ferreira. Concluiu o Doutoramento em Psicologia em 2012 pela Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação. É Professor Auxiliar na Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbra. Publicou 90 artigos em revistas especializadas. Possui 1 capítulo(s) de livros. Coorientou 4 tese(s) de doutoramento. Orientou 30 dissertação(ões) de mestrado e coorientou 20. Participa e/ou participou como Investigador em 5 projeto(s) e Investigador responsável em 1 projeto. Nas suas atividades profissionais interagiu com 116 colaborador(es) em coautorias de trabalhos científicos.; Fonseca, A.; Fonseca, A.; Fonseca, A.; PT; claudiaferreira@fpce.uc.pt; 0000-0002-7020-9606; 55971706100; staff; Cláudia Ferreira. Concluiu o Doutoramento em Psicologia em 2012 pela Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação. É Professor Auxiliar na Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbra. Publicou 90 artigos em revistas especializadas. Possui 1 capítulo(s) de livros. Coorientou 4 tese(s) de doutoramento. Orientou 30 dissertação(ões) de mestrado e coorientou 20. Participa e/ou participou como Investigador em 5 projeto(s) e Investigador responsável em 1 projeto. Nas suas atividades profissionais interagiu com 116 colaborador(es) em coautorias de trabalhos científicos.
Assunto:	Adolescents Athletes Coach Compassion Confirmatory factor analysis Sport
Ano:	2023
País:	Portugal
Tipo de documento:	artigo
Tipo de acesso:	acesso embargado
Instituição associada:	Universidade de Coimbra
Idioma:	inglês
Origem:	Estudo Geral - Universidade de Coimbra

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Resumo:	This study aimed to adapt and test psychometric properties of the CCS-PA in adolescent athletes (The Compassionate Coach Scale as Perceived by the Adolescent Athletes – CCS-PAA). This study sample included 217 Portuguese adolescent athletes, who practiced different sports and completed self-reported instruments. The factor structure of the CCSPAA was explored (through Confirmatory Factor Analysis) and its psychometric properties, convergent, external and discriminant validities, and gender invariance were examined. Results confirmed the plausibility of the hierarchical structure of the scale, constituted by one higher-order factor (perceived coach’s compassionate qualities) and two lower-order factors (compassionate engagement and compassionate actions). This scale showed high internal consistency, convergent, discriminant validities and it was invariant across gender. CCS-PAA demonstrated associations with social safeness, self-criticism, self-reassurance, perception of performance, and psychological well-being. CCS-PAA seems to be a reliable measure to assess adolescent athletes’ perceptions of their coach’s compassionate qualities. This scale could be an important tool in the sports context, as it can help to identify a relationship between coach and athlete based on comprehension, support, and kindness in difficult and suffering times for the athlete, especially in a challenging stage of development: adolescence.