Abstract
The purpose of this study was to use structural equation modeling to examine the effects of trait rumination and reflection on stress response and subjective well-being among Japanese university athletes. One hundred and eighty-two Japanese university athletes (114 males, 68 females, mean age = 20.15 years) participated. Trait rumination was positively associated with stress response and negatively associated with subjective well-being. On the other hand, trait reflection showed a negative association with stress response and a positive association with subjective well-being. In order to develop effective interventions for athletes high in rumination and/or low in reflection, future research should examine the mechanism that explains the different effects of rumination and reflection on athlete mental health.
Highlights
Past research has assessed mental health problems in athletes, given that participating in sport often places the athlete under considerable physical and psychological stressors (Baker, Cobley, & Fraser-Thomas, 2009; Côté, Lidor, & Hackfort, 2009; Appleton, Hall, & Hill, 2009)
Trait reflection was associated with two SWB subscales (Confidence, r = 0.24, p = 0.001; Achievement, r = 0.17, p = 0.023) but was not associated with any stress response subscales (r = −0.02 - 0.06; ps > 0.10)
The present study found that trait reflection had an adaptive effect on mental health among Japanese university athletes
Summary
Past research has assessed mental health problems in athletes, given that participating in sport often places the athlete under considerable physical and psychological stressors (Baker, Cobley, & Fraser-Thomas, 2009; Côté, Lidor, & Hackfort, 2009; Appleton, Hall, & Hill, 2009). Recent studies have revealed that athletes experienced positive changes. Tsuchiya and growth as a consequence of their struggles (Galli & Vealey, 2008; Galli & Reel, 2012). These studies imply that there are considerable intense stressors, some athletes successfully manage to deal with the stressors and experience positive changes, whereas others experience poor mental health. It is important to identify such individual differences in vulnerability to mental health problems among athletes
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