Analysis

The Competitive Sport Anxiety Inventory (CSAI-2) is a widely used tool in the field of sport psychology for measuring the level of anxiety athletes experience during competitive performance. The CSAI-2 analyzes anxiety across three main dimensions: cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and self-confidence. Its long-term reliability and validity make it a valuable instrument for understanding and managing sport-related anxiety, both for athletes themselves and for coaches and psychologists who support them.

Objective

The objective of this questionnaire is to provide a framework for measuring and understanding sport-related anxiety during competitive performance. By analyzing three primary dimensions of anxiety, it enables athletes, coaches, and psychologists to effectively comprehend and manage the anxiety associated with sports participation.

Scoring

The CSAI-2 questionnaire consists of 44 items, each rated on the following scale:
1 = Not at all,
2 = Somewhat,
3 = Moderately,
4 = Very much so.

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