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Part Two: Personal Qualities and Thoughts

This part consists of questions that describe personal qualities and thoughts sport performers’ may have had when experiencing pressures. For the purposes of the SRS, this part aims to measure protective factors and is defined as:

Mental processes and behaviours that protect an individual from the potential negative effect of stressors

Below we have presented a sample of questions from part two. Please rate the suitability of each question by marking yes, no, or unsure in the relevant, clear, and specific columns. If you have any ideas of how the questions can be improved, please detail these in the comments box (below each question).

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Does this question potentially relate to personal qualities and

thoughts?

Is this question easily understood?

Is this question general enough to capture

all the related personal qualities and thoughts in

this area?

In relation to the pressures I have experienced in the past month...

Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure

2.35 … constructive feedback would have been given to me by others if needed

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2.36 … there have been lots of ways around problems I have encountered

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2.37 … I valued challenging training sessions because they will improve my performance

Q2.37 Comments:

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Does this question potentially relate to personal qualities and

thoughts?

Is this question easily understood?

Is this question general enough to capture

all the related personal qualities and thoughts in

this area?

In relation to the pressures I have experienced in the past month...

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2.38 … If I made a mistake, my confidence was badly affected

Q2.38 Comments:

2.39 … I have been able to alter the focus of my attention as required by the situation

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2.40 … people around me would have given me advice if I was performing poorly

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2.41 … I have been looking for better ways to do things

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2.42 … I have actively chosen to perform in demanding situations

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2.43 … negative feedback from others has not affected by levels of confidence

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2.44 … I have been easily distracted by what has been happening around me

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Does this question potentially relate to personal qualities and

thoughts?

Is this question easily understood?

Is this question general enough to capture

all the related personal qualities and thoughts in

this area?

In relation to the pressures I have experienced in the past month...

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2.45 … nobody would have helped me to organize and plan my competitions if I needed help

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2.46 … I was able to identify opportunities

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2.47 … my sport has been one of the best ways I have chosen to develop other aspects of my life

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2.48 … my confidence has remained stable despite fluctuations in my fitness

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2.49 … I concentrated on actions that have been relevant to my goals

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2.50 … I have someone who would have helped me with demanding tasks

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This part consists of questions that describe how sport performers’ might feel about sport and life in relation to the pressures they have experienced. For the purposes of the SRS, this part aims to measure positive adaptation and is defined as:

Indicators of well-being and competence

Below we have presented a sample of questions from part three. Please rate the suitability of each question by marking yes, no, or unsure in the relevant, clear, and specific columns. If you have any ideas of how the questions can be improved, please detail these in the comments box (below each question).

Part Three RELEVANT CLEAR SPECIFICITY

Does this question potentially relate to feelings about sport and

life?

Is this question easily understood?

Is this question general enough to capture

all the related feelings about sport and life in this

area?

In relation to the pressures I have experienced in the past month...

Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure

3.17 … I have felt successful at my sport

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3.18 … It seems that no matter what I have done, I have not performed as well as I should

Q3.18 Comments:

3.19 … If I could live my life over again, I would have changed many things

Q3.19 Comments:

Part Three RELEVANT CLEAR SPECIFICITY

Does this question potentially relate to feelings about sport and

life?

Is this question easily understood?

Is this question general enough to capture

all the related feelings about sport and life in this

area?

In relation to the pressures I have experienced in the past month...

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3.20 … I have been satisfied with my life

Q3.20 Comments:

3.21 … I have felt so tired from my training that I have had trouble finding energy to do other things

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3.22 … I have been dissatisfied with the training my coach has provided me with

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3.23 … I have been satisfied with my individual performances in my sport

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3.24 … I have not been performing up to my ability in my sport

Q3.24 Comments:

3.25 … I have been happy with my life

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