Validation of the Coach and Athlete Versions of the German CART-Q

Abstract: The coach−athlete relationship that develops over an athletic career is fundamental to athletic performance. This study examined the psychometric properties of the German version of the Coach−Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) from the perspective of coaches and athletes. 229 coaches and 515 athletes from numerous sports and competitive levels participated. The CART-Q shows good internal consistency. A confirmatory factor analysis replicated the factorial structure of the original English CART-Q for the German coach (CFI = .929, TLI = .902, RMSEA = .095, SRMR = .052) and athlete versions (CFI = .950, TLI = .934, RMSEA = .093, SRMR = .043). The CART-Q’s construct validity appeared in associations with relationship satisfaction and perceived coach leadership behaviors. Furthermore, concurrent correlations with leadership behavior indicated criterion validity. The results suggest that the German CART-Q is a reliable and valid instrument for research and applied settings.

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Journal of Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
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2025-03-20
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https://doi.org/10.1026/2941-7597/a000037
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Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
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Validation of the Coach and Athlete Versions of the German CART-Q

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Validation of the Coach and Athlete Versions of the German CART-Q

Sascha Leisterer, Nadja Walter, Jannika M. John, Svenja Wachsmuth, Alena Michel‐Kröhler, E Winkler, Anne‐Marie Elbe, Theresa Manges
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Abstract: The coach−athlete relationship that develops over an athletic career is fundamental to athletic performance. This study examined the psychometric properties of the German version of the Coach−Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) from the perspective of coaches and athletes. 229 coaches and 515 athletes from numerous sports and competitive levels participated. The CART-Q shows good internal consistency. A confirmatory factor analysis replicated the factorial structure of the original English CART-Q for the German coach (CFI = .929, TLI = .902, RMSEA = .095, SRMR = .052) and athlete versions (CFI = .950, TLI = .934, RMSEA = .093, SRMR = .043). The CART-Q’s construct validity appeared in associations with relationship satisfaction and perceived coach leadership behaviors. Furthermore, concurrent correlations with leadership behavior indicated criterion validity. The results suggest that the German CART-Q is a reliable and valid instrument for research and applied settings.

Journal of Applied Sport and Exercise PsychologyVol. 32(3)
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE), Central Institute of Mental Health (DE), University of Tübingen (DE), Leipzig University (DE)
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