Examining Predictors of Psychological Resilience Behavior in Female Athletes Using the Health Action Process Approach

Abstract

Background: The increase in female athletic participation has resulted in the emergence of a set of health problems unique to female athletes. This study developed a psychological resilience behavior model (PRBM) that applied the health action process approach (Schwarzer, 1992) to female athletes. Methods: During September–December 2013, the participants, 107 female athletes (mean age = 19.5, SD = 1.2), were asked to respond to a questionnaire comprising question items based on psychological resilience behavior, environment, self-esteem, and competitive performance. Structured equation modeling was used to examine the hypothetical mediation model. Findings: The PRBM results for structured equation modeling indicated that fit indices satisfied statistical requirements (GFI = .90, AGFI = .84, CFI = .92, RMSEA = .08). Moreover, it was found that each pass in the PRBM significantly influenced each variable. Discussion: The findings of this study partially support our hypotheses based on the PRBM. Furthermore, the results suggested that the health action process approach is effective for predicting psychological resilience behavior.