Religion as a Function of Self-reported Discrete Emotions Among Elite Student-Athletes Before Competition

Srem‐Sai, Medina; Frimpong, James Boadu; Abieraba, Richard Samuel Kwadwo; Sorkpor, Richmond Stephen; Hagan, John Elvis; Schack, Thomas

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“…Further, despite the documented evidence of emotional encounters among African professional athletes (e.g., Hagan et al, 2017a , b ; Hagan, 2021 ; Srem-Sai et al, 2021a ), it is surprising that no research has assessed the validity of the SEQ using these cohorts in the African context. This is a significant gap in the literature that needs earnest consideration, particularly when the SEQ has been employed by several investigators in sport psychology research across different boundaries (e.g., Britton et al, 2019 ; Hagan, 2021 ; Ruiz et al, 2021 ; Srem-Sai et al, 2021a ). Findings from previous validation inquiries (e.g., Latinjak et al, 2013 ; Arnold and Fletcher, 2015 ; Bayköse and Şakar, 2018 ; González-García et al, 2020 ; Vaez-Mosavi and Eshghi, 2020 ; Wetzel et al, 2020 ; Gomes et al, 2021 ) may produce fluctuating applicability results in different settings, for example, Africa given the collectivist idea of its setting rather than the individualistic idea of Western countries (e.g., Spain: Latinjak et al, 2013 ; González-García et al, 2020 ), (UK: Arnold and Fletcher, 2015 ), (Turkey: Bayköse and Şakar, 2018 ), (Germany: Wetzel et al, 2020 ) and some Asia countries (e.g., Persia: Vaez-Mosavi and Eshghi, 2020 ) where cultural, social beliefs and practices may likewise fluctuate.…”

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Examining the underlying latent structure of the sports emotion questionnaire: Insights from the bifactor multidimensional item response theory

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BackgroundDespite the widespread use of the sports emotion questionnaire (SEQ) in several studies, it is surprising that only a few have explicitly tested the validity and utility of the instrument in non-western populations. Besides, the issue of dimensionality and the latent structure of the instrument remain inconclusive given that several authors have revealed different factor structures across diverse populations. The central concern is whether the items on the various dimensions, proposed for the original SEQ, offer adequate information to their respective expected subscale or otherwise. This study assessed the underlying latent structure of the SEQ using confirmatory and bifactor multidimensional item response (MIRT) models.MethodsThrough a well-designed validation study 300 athletes from three West African countries, participating in the 2018 West African University Games were surveyed to respond to the SEQ. The data were analyzed using first, a 5-factor confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) via the MIRT model and second, a bifactor MIRT analysis.ResultsThe results revealed that items on the SEQ were fairly good in measuring the construct under the respective domains of the instrument. However, the outcome of the bifactor model showed that the majority of the items on the SEQ explained common variance in relation to the general factor other than the specific domains (5-dimensions).ConclusionFindings of the bifactor model question whether the sub-dimensions of the SEQ are needed since most of the items on the SEQ explained larger variances in the general factor than any of the five domains. It is concluded that instruments like SEQ should be scored for a general factor and not as sub-dimensions. Further investigations are encouraged by scholars within the area to probe the dimensionality of the SEQ.

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“…Moreover, other variables such as age, sex, and religion play a critical role in understanding the prevalence of anxiety among any population. Srem-Sai et al [ 32 ] reported a significant association between religion and emotions of student-athletes, with Muslims reporting higher levels of anger than Christians. Other scholars have discovered significant differences in the exhibition of positive and negative emotions on the basis of religion [ 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ].…”

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Perceived Safety of Learning Environment and Associated Anxiety Factors during COVID-19 in Ghana: Evidence from Physical Education Practical-Oriented Program

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The outbreak of COVID-19 led to the swift migration to alternate instructional delivery models and pedagogical practices in educational institutions. This study examined the perceived safety of the learning environment and associated anxiety factors among physical education students amidst COVID-19. Using a cross-sectional design, a sample of 638 students drawn purposively and conveniently from a public university in Ghana completed a self-developed questionnaire. Frequency counts, percentages, and ordered logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Findings of the study showed that students perceived the practical lesson environment as unsafe, with self-reported moderate to high levels of anxiety during their practical lessons. The ordered logistic regression results revealed that varied factors such as age, COVID-19 information platforms, certainty about personal safety, and adequacy of preparation to manage COVID-19 cases were associated with anxiety. The study concluded that an unsafe practical physical education learning environment increases the anxiety levels of students. Academic departments/units should provide periodic interventions (e.g., positive self-talk, mental rehearsal, cognitive restructuring) and counseling services for students amidst the ongoing pandemic to help moderate situational-specific anxiety. In addition, key to the management of students’ anxiety is the provision of a safe and supportive school environment, including the provision of adequate personal protective equipment for practical lessons by school authorities.

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Religion as a Function of Self-reported Discrete Emotions Among Elite Student-Athletes Before Competition

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Examining the underlying latent structure of the sports emotion questionnaire: Insights from the bifactor multidimensional item response theory

Examining the underlying latent structure of the sports emotion questionnaire: Insights from the bifactor multidimensional item response theory

Perceived Safety of Learning Environment and Associated Anxiety Factors during COVID-19 in Ghana: Evidence from Physical Education Practical-Oriented Program

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