title: An examination of the factorial structure of the Norwegian version of the sport anxiety scale.
abstract: The purpose of the present research was to develop and validate a Norwegian version of the sport anxiety scale (SAS-N), a multidimensional sport performance trait anxiety inventory. The SAS consists of three unique dimensions measuring somatic anxiety, worry and concentration disruption, respectively. The translation-back translation method was used in development of the SAS-N, and athletes from different sports in Norway (N=282) participated in the study. The findings are similar to those of the English original, and lend support for the use of this instrument with Norwegian athlete subjects.
authors.affiliation: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (a Specialized University), Oslo, Norway. frank.abrahamsen@nih.no
authors.forename: F E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Abrahamsen
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Pensgaard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D001288:Attention; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009664:Norway; D013177:Sports / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires